Hundreds of fun runners wearing antlers will take over Saltaire for a charity’s annual Reindeer Stampede.

Epilepsy Action’s 5k festive family run will see ‘reindeer’ aged eight and upwards tackle a circular route at Roberts Park on December 8.

Children aged under eight can do a mini stampede of 650 metres.

The event is held to help raise money towards supporting the 50,000 people affected by epilepsy in Yorkshire.

Carl Foster, fundraising events officer at Epilepsy Action, said: “The Epilepsy Action Reindeer Stampede is a fantastic, fun, family event, perfect for getting into the festive spirit. Participants can run, walk or jog the course and any little reindeers in the family can take on their own shorter version of the course. It’s a great day out for everyone.

“The money raised at this event will make a huge difference to the lives of people affected by epilepsy. Just £6 could help our experts support someone newly diagnosed with epilepsy, providing advice and information when they need it most.

“Every year, hundreds of people in Saltaire enjoy donning their antlers and getting involved and we’re hoping for an even bigger turn out this year. After all that good work, it’ll give you a great excuse to tuck into another mince pie!”

Participants can register on the day from 9am. Entry to the run costs £12 for adults and £6 for children aged under 15. The children’s fun run costs £2.50.

Reindeer antlers can be bought from Epilepsy Action for £2.50. All finishers will receive a medal and mince pie.

There are also volunteering opportunities for those who do not want to run. For more information or to sign up, visit epilepsy.org.uk/reindeer or contact the events team on (0113) 210 8800.

Yeadon-based Epilepsy Action is the UK’s leading epilepsy organisation. It exists to improve the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy. Last year the charity directly helped about one million people.

For more information about epilepsy and the work of Epilepsy Action, visit epilepsy.org.uk.