A NEW 10k race has been organised for the summer in Darwen.

The Darwen Running Group has set a date for the Wellybobs 10k Summer Trail Race.

It will take place on Sunday, July 16, from 10am to 1pm and people of all abilities aged 16 or over are invited to get involved.

Neil Critchley, running group coach, said: “I felt like there was something missing in Darwen in the summer and I thought it would be good organise this event.

“At the group we try and encourage everyone to take up running in any form.

“The staff at Wellybobs have been really supportive and we hope people will come out and be active with us.”

The race will start and finish in Wellybobs Farm car park and will run from 10am to 1pm.

The route will cover country paths, trails, streams, some grass and a short road section in and around Wellybobs.

There will be prizes on the day plus refreshments and cafe facilities and a barbecue outside.

Forms will be available online soon for people to enter.

If anyone is interested in taking part call Mr Critchley on 07595 266646.