RUNNERS are invited to race for cash prizes in the annual Thirsk ten-mile and mini-marathon races.

The Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers races are open to all ages and take place from Thirsk Auction Mart, on Sunday, June 11.

The ten-mile race starts in Station Road, at 2pm, with entry £9 for club runners and £11 for non-club runners.

The mini-marathon, of 2.63 miles, is open to all ages, £3 entry, and starts at 1pm with a Thirsk School Challenge.

For details of either race, call (01845) 523340.