It took place on December 3, 2022.
Participants started from the historic Whitby bandstand overlooking the harbour before passing the whalebone arch and finishing at the foot of the statue of James Cook.
One of Whitby’s many quirky events, the Krampus run relates to the legend of Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon figure who punishes misbehaving children at Christmas.
Yorkshire Post photographer James Hardisty headed along to the run.
5. Whitby Krampus Run 2022
Krampus punishes misbehaving children at Christmas. Photo: James Hardisty
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Unlike sweet Santa, Krampus is a demonic creature with horns, dark hair and fangs. Photo: James Hardisty
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Krampus shows up in towns the night of December 5, known as Krampusnacht. Photo: James Hardisty
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He decides whether children have been naughty or nice - and swats the naughty children with birch sticks! Photo: James Hardisty