A popular 5K challenge is coming to Southport for the first time next month with hundreds of participants expected to take part.
Sefton Council’s Active Sefton team will host the first ever Active Workforce 5K Challenge on Wednesday, September 18 around the Marine Lake.

The challenge, which is open to individuals or teams of 5, will see competitors run a single lap around the beautiful Marine Lake, with trophies for fastest male and female.
Competitors can run, walk or stroll at their leisure to complete the race and bottled water will be provided.
The cost for individual entries is £10 and £50 for a team of 5. All entries must be received by Friday, September 13.
Staff who are part of Active Workforce Organisations qualify for a discounted entry price of £7.
Participants are also welcome to raise money for a chosen charity.
To register a place for an individual runner or a team or for more information please email active.workforce@sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 2079.