Not a cloud was in sight as countless santas, elves and reindeer ran riot around Rotorua's Village Green.
The Rotorua Great KidsCan Santa Run was held for a third year in Rotorua yesterday, and saw several people don santa suits to race around the track.
Rotorua Association of Triathletes and Multisports has run the event since it was introduced to the city. Chairwoman Nina Dobson said they were thrilled with the turnout.
"We have had a massive amount of on-the-day registrations this year which we've put down to the good weather.