MORE than 300 runners brought some early Christmas cheer to the city by taking part in this year's Santa Jog.

The annual 2k event, in aid of the British Heart Foundation, saw a sea of red Santas set off from the National Waterfront Museum to help raise money for the charity.

Ann Roderick, from Pontardawe, said she was running in memory of her father, Richard John Roderick, who died of a heart attack.

"I wanted to do it two years ago so I decided this time I definitely would," said 48-year-old Ms Roderick.

Runners of all ages took part in the event with some fundraisers even getting their pets involved.

Nick Jenkins, aged 48, from Cimla, brought his dog Meg to join him on the jog around the Marina. "I did it last year and I thought it was brilliant fun so I decided to do it again," he said.

Below: Video report on the Santa Jog

Chris Lewis, from Gorseinon, was there to support her daughter, Caroline Howells and her seven-year-old granddaughter Eloise, who were taking part.

"It is lovely to see all these people doing something for a good cause," said 60-year-old Ms Lewis.

At the finish line runners were presented with medals by the chairman of the West Glamorgan British Heart Foundation branch, Gerard Lawler.

Mr Lawler, aged 79, was fitted with a mechanical heart valve 25 years ago and has been involved with fundraising events ever since.