In preparation for the first event of its kind, runners of all standards are lumbering up to take part in Maldon’s Half Marathon, this month.

On September 27 runners of all standards will participate in a 13.1-mile course stretching through Maldon town, Langford, Ulting, Nounsley and Woodham Walter.

The single lap road race starts at Upper Plume School on Fambridge Road at 10am and entry is from £28.

To apply or for more information see the Maldon Half Marathon's website.

*See next week's paper for more details.