Smile for a Santa selfie

One of scores of Santas who packed Auckland's Myers Park today managed to sneak in a selfie before the Great KidsCan Santa Run.

Participants in the fundraiser race for the children's charity have to don a Santa suit and run or walk 2-3km.

The proceeds from the fun run go to helping Kiwi kids living in poverty and for those who missed out another fun run will be held at Barry Curtis Park in Manukau tomorrow.

Haven McCallum, 2, from Glen Eden takes part in The Great KidsCan Santa Run. Photo / Dean Purcell

The Great KidsCan Santa Run was held at Myers Park. Photo / Dean Purcell.

One Santa takes a seat to rest. Photo / Dean Purcell.

Internet hit Jordan Watson, the 'How To Dad', takes part in The Great KidsCan Santa Run. Photo / Dean Purcell

Jordan Watson, who is known for his How to Dad Youtube video series, was among those who dressed up for the good cause.

Watson's videos are typically comic, with titles such as 'How to get a baby to clean the house', but judging by the stretches he did before the race, he took this fun run quite seriously.