SOUTHAMPTON residents are being encouraged to take part in a marathon, half marathon or 10k for a charity helping city’s lonely and isolated.

Runners are being invited to sign-up for this year’s Southampton ABP Marathon, half marathon or 10k to help raise funds for charity.

Communicare, which enriches the lives of the city’s lonely and isolated, is looking for people to participate in the event on Sunday, September 5 to assist with its fundraising efforts.

Anna Gordon, Co-ordinator for Communicare said: “The ABP Southampton events offer a brilliant experience for runners, whether your aim is to achieve a new personal best, the challenge of tackling a new distance or you are just aiming to finish.

“With the choice of 10k, half marathon or full marathon distances available, signing up for one of these events not only offers a fantastic way to support Communicare’s work but also offers a fantastic personal goal, and, with running benefitting both our physical and mental health, it’s an excellent opportunity to invest in yourself along the way.

“I am always happy to talk about running, so get in touch if you want to ask questions or seek reassurance before you take the plunge and sign-up to Team Communicare.”

Communicare provides services that enrich the lives of lonely and isolated people in and around Southampton.

Its services are staffed by its committed, kind-hearted volunteers, known as Communiteers, who give their time freely.

To sign up, call 023 8250 0050 or email events@communicareinsouthampton.org.uk.