There's still time to get involved in Prospect hospice's marathon challenge this month.

The charity has launched ‘Marathon Your Way’ throughout October open to anyone who wants to raise money to support their work.

Sally Langheim, challenge events fundraiser at Prospect Hospice, said: “The beauty of our ‘Marathon Your Way’ challenge is that you get to set how you complete the challenge. For keen runners, this can be done in one go or by completing two half marathons over a weekend or, for those who aren’t quite ready for such a distance, they could complete the challenge a little bit at a time and run, jog or walk just a mile a day over 26 days. However, you do it, it’s entirely up to you.

Ms Langhim added: “By taking part in our ‘Marathon Your Way’ event throughout October, you’ll be helping us to support local people needing specialist end of life care. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve been supporting even more of our patients in their homes, delivering the much needed care and support they need. Your support is needed now more than ever to enable us to continue this vital work in our community.”

Sharon O’Neill, who has signed up to take part, said: “I’m raising money for Prospect Hospice because they are committed to providing outstanding specialist care for people in the local community living with a life-threatening illness and to their carers, family and friends including bereavement support.”

The marathon can be completed individually or with friends, outside or at home on an exercise machine. Participants simply have to complete the 26.2 miles during October and everyone who does will receive a medal and certificate.

Registration is £10 for adults and £5 for children and pets. Visit www.prospect-hospice.net/run