In pictures: Zero to Hero's Santa Dash round Falkirk's Callendar Park

Most of those taking part also dressed up in Santa outfits and other Christmas characters.

Their early morning run certainly caught the attention of some tourists who were already in the popular Falkirk park.

One of the organisers was John Buchanan who said: “Zero to Hero is a running group who meet twice a week at Callendar Park and organise our own events to raise money for local charities.

"This week we’ve handed over money to both the local food back and Falkirk Salvation Army.”