RUNNERS are gearing up for a racing event in Ross-on-Wye which raises money for Acorns, the children's hospice charity.

The Ross 10k, 5k and fun run is on Sunday, September 3 and starts and finishes at the field behind the Rowing Club.

Every penny of the registration fees, £15 for the 10k, £5 for the 5k and £2 for the fun run, goes directly to Acorns

The fun run starts at 10.15 am, 5k at 10.35am and the 10k starts at 11am. To find out more go to www.ross10k.co.uk.