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.
5. Whitby Krampus Run retro pictures
Costumed characters at the Krampus Run, 2016. w164802p Photo: Ceri Oakes
6. Whitby Krampus Run retro pictures
Whitby Krampus Run 2017. Picture: Ceri Oakes Photo: Ceri Oakes
7. Whitby Krampus Run retro pictures
A wonderful costume from the 2017 Whitby Krampus Run 2017. Picture: Ceri Oakes Photo: Ceri Oakes
8. Whitby Krampus Run retro pictures
A crowd assembles at the bottom of Whitby's 199 Steps to watch the Krampus Run. Picture: Ceri Oakes Photo: Ceri Oakes