THOUSANDS of motorcyclists have hit the road for the Motorcycle Riders Association of SA’s annual Toy Run.

The event – a week earlier this year – sees participants ride their way from Victoria Park racecourse to Callington Oval in the Adelaide Hills via Hutt St, Glen Osmond Rd and the South Eastern Freeway.

The annual Toy Run making its way up Glen Osmond Rd. A wonderful tradition for an important cause.https://t.co/H3hFa93RwH pic.twitter.com/OjaT3c0sBB — Paul W. Purcell (@purcellpw) December 3, 2017

They are expected to collect more than 4000 toys for the St Vincent de Paul Society.

The collected toys are given out through Vinnies’ home visitation service, crisis accommodation centres and Fred’s Van.

Vinnies SA state president Cathy Beaton said nearly 70 per cent of the toys they distributed to disadvantaged families at Christmas were provided by the Toy Run.

“It’s wonderful to ensure thousands of disadvantaged families are able to experience the joy of giving over the festive season,” she said.

The event will conclude with entertainment, food trucks and stalls at Callington Oval from around noon.