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Thousands set new world record in ‘Santa Dash’

LONDON (AFP) - Thousands of people dressed as Santa Claus took part in the English city of Liverpool’s annual “Santa Dash”, setting a new world record in the process, organisers of the event said.

To raise money for local charities, about 5,000 people dressed up in red suits, white beards and black boots and ran for five kilometres (3.1 miles) through the streets.

The feat dwarfed last year’s event which saw the northwestern city earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records for the most Santas in one place at one time with 3,921.

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