PARENTS entering the Yuill Homes 20th Redcar Half Marathon next month are being offered the chance of a warm-up run - with their children.

So far, 300 runners have entered the half marathon, which sets off from Redcar Leisure Centre on Sunday, March 17.

Now organisers at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council hope that the first Junior Fun Run, on Sunday, March 10, which starts from the Kirkleatham Showground at Redcar and follows a two-mile course through woodland, can be a family affair.

Youngsters up to the age of 17 can enter for £3 and will receive a T-shirt. The entry fee is the same for adults.

The half marathon is expected to attract up to 1,000 runners. Entry fees are £9.50 for club members and £10.50 for non-club members. Every finisher will receive a T-shirt and a medal.

For details of both events, contact the council's events team on (01642) 444373