IF YOU saw hundreds of Santas, elves and reindeers chasing a pudding in Weymouth on Sunday, don’t worry, you aren’t going mad.

Chase the Pudding, one of Weymouth’s festive highlights of the year was back for the season, and the town was out to support the charitable event on Sunday morning.

Raising funds for the Will Mackaness Trust, the fun run brightened up the dreary day with all generations getting into the spirit.

Harry Buttle, 17, from Weymouth, was this year’s pudding after winning the race last year.

He said: “I have just been looking forward to this all year. My main sport is swimming and water sports so this is all for a really good cause relatable to me.”

Pam Govier, Will Mackaness trust director, said: “Each year we just get more and more people take part – I’ve been bowled over.

“It’s just wonderful to see such marvellous colours brightening up the grey skies and seafront. Thank you to everyone taking part.”

Chris Walkinshaw, 19, from Weymouth, won this year’s race, beating all the other Santas – and Dame Trott from Weymouth Pavilion’s panto to catch the pudding.

He said: “This was my first time taking part and I feel brilliant to win now that I have got my breath back!”

A little elf was on the run too for the children’s race. 12-year-old Chloe Taton from Weymouth, the elf for the race, was caught by 11-year-old Finlay Sanderson (both pictured below).

He said: “The funny thing is we are next door neighbours. I was determined to catch her!”

The Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, Cllr Richard Kosior watched the race comfortably from the sideline.

Cllr Kosior said: “It’s absolutely amazing the amount of people here. Since becoming mayor what I’ve found out is how much the residents of the borough turn out to raise money for amazing causes. On a dismal cold morning they are all smiling and in great spirits.”