A DAY in the park will be no picnic for two travel agents when they take part in the Race for Life.

Michelle Craggs and Riccy Hunter, who work at Travelcare, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, will take part in the 5km run in Gateshead for Cancer Research on Sunday, May 20.

The pair, who have been training for the event, are seeking sponsorship from customers and have a sponsorship form in their store in Newgate Street.

Branch manager Ms Craggs, 24, from Consett, said: "We wanted to run it to help Cancer Research because my aunty has been diagnosed with cancer.

"We have raised about £60 but the more the better, so anybody who wants to sponsor us can just call in."

The race takes place at Saltwell Park in Gateshead, and more Race For Life events are held on Sunday, June 10, in Darlington and Sunday, July 8, in Durham.

To sign up, visit www.raceforlife.org or call 0870-513-4314.