MANORLANDS hospice has begun the countdown to its eighth annual Keighley BigK 10K.

The event is being held on Mothering Sunday on March 15, and will start and finish in Victoria Park.

Last year’s event attracted a record 1,300 entries and raised over £60,000 for the Oxenhope Sue Ryder hospice.

Sue Ryder events fundraiser Andrew Wood said there had already been a surge in entries this year.

“We want to give people something to work towards to keep themselves motivated to get fit,” he said.

“We hope people will again turn out in large numbers to support the vital work of the hospice and enjoy the challenge.”

Participants will each receive a goody bag and T-shirt and mothers will be given carnations.

Slight alterations have been made to the route, with support from Nelsons builders merchants and truGym Keighley. Main sponsors are Leeds City College Keighley Campus, Skipton Volkswagen, the Airedale Shopping Centre and Convenience Hire.

As well as individual entries, there is a team entry option to encourage businesses and clubs and to take part.

Contact Mr Wood on andrew.wood@sueryder.org or 01535 640430 for further details. Enter online at bigk10k.org.uk.