Children at Child Okeford Primary School ran from the capital of Lapland, Rovaniemi to Santa’s home in Korvatunturi in the Lakeland Lapland Virtual Ultra Run Schools Challenge.

All 131 school children helped each other to cover 145 miles over two days in the event, which was based on the story The Fox and the Reindeer who made the journey across Lapland, overcoming adversity to save Christmas.

The children and staff dressed as reindeer for the virtual run, in which at various times over the two days ran as far as they could, helping to reach the total of 145 miles.

Deputy headteacher Belinda Bolar said: “After two days of very enthusiastic reindeer running, the school reached the collective distance of 145 miles in 1 hour and 45 minutes. Some children and staff wanted to keep on running and our final running total was 200 miles.”

All children and staff wore their own race bib and were given a certificate after the event. Coronavirus restrictions this year meant The Montane Lakeland Lapland Festive Ultra Run was held virtually.

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