(13 Dec 2009) HEADLINE: Raw Video: Thousands of Santas run through Paris
CAPTION: Thousands of runners got into the festive spirit on Sunday as they dashed through the streets of suburban Paris dressed as Santa in the 33rd Christmas Corrida race. (Dec. 13)
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SHOTLIST
1. Wide of departure area with runners arriving
2. Various of instructors warming up participants dressed in santa outfits
3. Wide of race start
4. Mid of runners
5. Young girl with spectators holding banner, reading: (French) "Dad"
6. Mid of race
7. Set up of Andre Kletz, event organiser:
8. SOUNDBITE: (French) Andre Kletz, Vice-president of Avia athletics club and event organiser:
"It''s a successful equivalent to the last two years. We managed to gather more than 10-thousand participants for the seven races. It is very popular. During a race a few years ago, some of the runners came with costumes, which led to the idea of organising a costume race, mostly with Father Christmas costumes, because it is the moment to do it."
9. Mid of race
10. Wide of runner carrying a model Eiffel Tower
11. Pan of runners crossing finish line
12. SOUNDBITE: (French) Fabrice Gallez, participant:
"It is the first time I am participating in the Christmas Corrida, wearing a Father Christmas costume. It was really good and very fun. We will come back next year."
13. Participant dressed as a Christmas present
14. SOUNDBITE: (English) Adam, participant:
"Nobody takes it too seriously but at the same time the organisation is brilliant. Everybody is out to have a little bit of fun. Everybody puts a great deal of time and effort into the costumes and it''s a just a really great way to end the year."
15. Runners relaxing after race
SLUG: France Santas
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