THEY had to hold on to their hats during blustery conditions at a colourful New Forest charity run.

Dozens of fundraisers sported rakish headwear for the first Mad Hatter’s Run around Lyndhurst.

The joggers gathered at the Fenwick2 Health and Well Being Centre on Pikes Hill on Saturday before tackling a two mile course around the village ending at Bolton’s Bench.

And despite the windy weather, the fitness fanatics managed to keep their hats on to raise cash for local charities.

The event was all part of the community’s eight-month Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland celebrations.