FUN runners are being urged to stretch their muscles, dig out their running shoes and raise as much money as possible for the Okehampton and Moretonhampstead Sport Relief Miles.

There are Sport Relief Miles being held in Okehampton and Moretonhampstead on Sunday, March 23, and Parklands Leisure Centre is hosting a Sport Relief Swimathon from March 21 to 23, encouraging swimmers to paddle 1.5 kilometres, 2.5 kilometres or five kilometres.

Rebecca Tripp, helping to organise the Moretonhampstead mile, said: 'Come on Moretonhampstead what are you waiting for?

'Last time, the Moretonhampstead Mile had more than 150 participants, and this year we want even more of you to get involved to get that total even higher.

'There will be something for everyone on what looks set to be a great day, so don't forget to rope in your mates, family, boyfriend, girlfriend and colleagues too and get training.

'On the day we will be accepting late sign-ups from 10am and will have a group aerobic warm-up and music at 10.45am led by Tom Wilson to get you pumped and ready for your run.

'Bring the kids along for a bounce on the bouncy castle, a climb in the play area or a picnic on the field.'

The Moretonhampstead Mile starts at the Moretonhampstead Sports and Community Centre, with a route around the sports field of one, three or six miles. Registration starts at 10am, and the event finishes at 2pm.

The major event for West Devon is the Okehampton Mile, which takes place in the grounds of Simmons Park and Okehampton College. Since its inception, the Okehampton event has raised around £30,000, and this year's event should prove to be a great success.

As well as the mile run, there will be sports, arts and music events to keep supporters entertained.

'The route will be a flat circular route, and participants can register to run one mile, three miles or six miles. Registration is at 10am with the day finishing at 3pm.

To register for the Okehampton Sport Relief Mile, go online at my.sportrelief.com/search/event/result?id=1981

To register for the Moretonhampstead Mile visit the website my.sportrelief.com/search/event/result?id=2025