GREAT Sankey-based charity The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace is encouraging residents to support its work by taking part in the English Half Marathon or 10K Road Race Challenge.

Both events will be held at 9am on September 21 starting from Victoria Park and organisers hope they will give fitness fans a great opportunity to celebrate ‘The International Day of Peace’ while raising funds for a worthwhile cause.

The foundation’s charity places are free to runners but each one is asked to raise a minimum of £150 for the English Half Marathon or £100 for the 10K Road Race Challenge.