THERE'S still time to take part in the RNLI’s annual Reindeer Run in Dorset this Christmas and help save lives at sea throughout the year.

On Sunday, November 27, the RNLI will be holding the annual festive fundraiser at Moors Valley Country Park where it’s hoped hundreds of people will don a pair of antlers and join its mascots Rookie the Reindeer and Stormy Stan to raise money for vital equipment and training.

The event opens at 8am and there is a choice of 10k or 5k fund runs and even a 1k Santa Saunter that’s perfect for the little ones to take part in.

All those who complete the run will receive a free RNLI Reindeer Run medal.

There will be prizes for the first woman and first man to cross the finish line in the 10k and 5k runs. Runners, who must register and buy tickets for the event in advance, are encouraged to raise sponsorship which will go directly to saving lives.

For those unable to attend the event there is also the opportunity for anyone, anywhere, to take part by joining the RNLI’s virtual Reindeer Run.

For the first time the RNLI is setting Reindeer Runners the challenge of running 24 miles throughout December – that’s one mile for every hour RNLI lifesavers are on call everyday, even on Christmas Day.

For more information and to sign up visit rnli.org/support-us/raise-money/reindeer-run