RUNNERS will stream through Southampton covered in colour for a celebratory event.

The Rainbow Run comes to the city at 11am on Sunday, September 7, with the 3km course beginning at Southampton Guildhall Square and continuing to Watts Park and East End Park before finishing in Above Bar Street.

Those taking part will be covered in paint during the event, which costs £12 for adults and £8 for children aged eight to 16.

For more information go to caterpillarappeal.org.uk/event/2014-09-11-rainbow-run.