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Over 400 runners dressed in festive costumes took to the lanes of Trinity earlier this month to raise over £9,000 to help fund the protection of the world’s rarest species.
The annual fancy dress fun run, organised by Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and sponsored by Rathbones, took place on Sunday 1 December with a festive twist.
A total of 433 runners took to the lanes of Trinity to run the family-fun 2.6km, the 'jolly' 6km, or the more challenging 12km race – with many embracing the festive theme by donning Christmas jumpers, Santa hats and reindeer antlers.
Pictured: Over 400 runners took part on Sunday 1 December, many of them in festive fancy dress – from Christmas trees to a four-person caterpillar. (Charlie Wylie)
Some even took the theme further and dressed as a Christmas tree, Christmas pudding, and even a four-person Christmas caterpillar.
Sam Mayer claimed first place in the 12km race, and Francesca Monticelli secured her second consecutive win as the top female runner in the same category.
George Lumley won the 6km race, and the first female home was Elise Medder.
Pictured: The winner of the 12km race was Sam Mayer. (Charlie Wylie)
Durrell CEO Rebecca Brewer said: "The atmosphere on the day was amazing and it was fantastic to see so many people take part in some really fabulous outfits and costumes."
She thanked runners, volunteers and Rathbones for supporting the event for the last 10 years.
Pictured: The first female across the 12k finish line was Francesca Monticelli. (Charlie Wylie)
Peter Musker, Head of Client Development at Rathbones in Jersey, added: “All of us at Rathbones were once again delighted to be able to support the annual Durrell Dash.
"It’s such a fun event, which brings together the community in raising funds for a very worthwhile cause – saving species from extinction.
"The atmosphere at the zoo was fantastic, with many runners of all ages and abilities taking part across the three races, and lots of volunteers helping to ensure the Dash was a success.”
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