The popular event returns for its ninth outing on Saturday December 2, bringing its own interpretation of the centuries-old Alpine tradition of Krampus, the mythical horned creature known to accompany St Nicholas and punish the naughty.
The parade on starts at 3.30pm from The Bandstand and the Krampusse and other ‘critters’ make their way to the finale at the Whalebones, finishing at around 4.45pm.
Here we look back at some photos of the event taken over the past few years.
![Whitby Krampus Run in 2016 saw participants dress up and collect funds for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary.
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1. Whitby Krampus Run retro pictures
Whitby Krampus Run in 2016 saw participants dress up and collect funds for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary. w164802t Photo: Ceri Oakes
![People dressing up as the character for the 2016 Krampus Run.
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2. Whitby Krampus Run retro pictures
People dressing up as the character for the 2016 Krampus Run. w164802z Photo: Ceri Oakes
![Whitby Krampus Run from 2016.
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3. Whitby Krampus Run retro pictures
Whitby Krampus Run from 2016. w164802m Photo: Ceri Oakes
![The 2016 Krampus Run in Whitby.
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4. Whitby Krampus Run retro pictures
The 2016 Krampus Run in Whitby. w164802x Photo: Ceri Oakes