IN THE run-up to the Yorkshire Marathon on October 12, the RSPCA would like to ask readers to come along and be part of our team of supporters.

The RSPCA – the country’s oldest and biggest animal charity – would like volunteers to cheer our runners along the 26.2 mile route.

We would like our cheerers to join us at mile seven next to the entertainment between 9am and midday.

As a fun twist, each of our runners have team cat or team dog T-shirts, depending on their favourite animal. We are asking all our volunteers to pick their own team and we will be providing, T-shirts, temporary tattoos, stickers and a pin to attach to your T-shirt on the day.

We would also love any runners who already have their own place to run for us too. Anyone who chooses to run for the RSPCA will get a T-shirt, fundraising pack and after party.

We would be so grateful for anyone who was able to give up their time to come and join us and make a big difference for animals who really need our help.

Anyone interested in helping can contact us at events@rspca.org.uk or on 0300 123 0598.

Katie Sutcliffe, RSPCA Events Manager, Wilberforce Way, Southwater.