RESIDENTS are being encouraged to take part in the Sport Relief Mile challenge to help raise money for disadvantaged people around the world.
The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile will take place in Douglas on Sunday, March 25, and participants can choose to complete one, three or six miles along the promenade.
It is the second time that the charity event has been held in the Isle of Man and this year is being coordinated by the Douglas Development Partnership.
Town centre manager Gill Anderson explained: "The Douglas Sport Relief Mile is for all ages and all abilities. We're aiming to make it a fun fitness-focused day out for all the family.
"We'll be having a wellbeing area on Douglas Promenade where there'll be all kinds of fringe fitness-themed attractions to encourage healthier living - from sensible eating to sensible shoes - for walking, running or jogging!
"A good number of entrants have already signed up but we would welcome more and we’re also looking for volunteers to help on the day.
"There'll be Sport Relief Mile events taking place all over the UK on Sunday, March 25, but only one in the Island and that's right here in Douglas - what better reason than Sport Relief Mile to regenerate your fitness levels and take part."
It costs £6 per adult, £3 per child or £15 for a family to take part in the event and all money raised will be donated to Sport Relief. The event will start at 12.30pm at the Bottlenose car park. To enter, and for more information, visit www.sportrelief.com.
