On your marks, get set, go for Poppy Appeal

The Royal British Legion has organised a series of five kilometre runs at locations across the country during October and November.

People can choose to run, jog or walk the course during the event open to all ages and abilities, including the family dog.

The charity says every step counts.

If you’d rather run at a time and place to suit you to take on the Poppy Run, you can choose your distance and location and the charity will still support you all the way.

It will keep in touch with tips and celebrate your achievements.

Organisers say you’ll be joining a community of runners who will “virtually” be there for you.

A spokesman for the charity

The Poppy Run schedule includes ... Milton Keynes at Willen Park Oct 23 Manchester at Heaton Park Oct 24 Southampton at Southampton Common Oct24 Birmingham at Sutton Park Oct 30 Leeds at Middleton Park Oct 30 Durham at Aykley Heads Rec Ground Oct31 Nottingham at Wollaton Park Oct 31 London at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Nov6 Plymouth at Central Park Nov 6 ■ Find out more at www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/thingsto-do/events website.

said: “Let’s do this together, you might run by yourself but you’re not alone.”

Entry to the Poppy Runs is £15 for adults and free for anyone under 18.

The entry fee includes a Tshirt,

finisher’s medal and digital fundraising pack. The My Poppy Run challenge is free to take part in, although you can buy a Poppy Run finisher’s medal for £10 and add a T-shirt at a cost of £5 for adults and £3 for children when you sign up

Entry also includes a digital fundraising pack and support from the Royal British Legion’s events team.

It includes plenty of fundraising resources, some fundraising ideas to help you along the way.

There will be an exclusive medallion to be awarded for everyone who raises over £100.

To find out more about the organised Poppy Runs, or the My Poppy Run initiative, visit www.britishlegion.org.uk/ get-involved/things-to-do/ events website.