THE Port Sunlight charity 10K and family race day will be staged in the historic village on Sunday.

Organised by BTR Liverpool in conjunction with Port Sunlight Village Trust, the day also includes a 5K race and a 1K fun run for children.

It has previously been staged in May, but due to a large number of major events taking place across Liverpool City Region in May, organisers decided to bring the date forward two months.

The day's proceedings will start with the 5K race at 10am, followed by the 10K at 11am. The children’s 1K Fun Run will set off at approximately 12.30pm.

All finishers in the 5K and 10K races receive a commemorative medal and technical T-shirt. Children taking part in the 1K fun run will receive a finishers’ medal and a mini goodie bag.

BTR race director Alan Rothwell said: "The annual BTR Port Sunlight race day is very popular with runners of all ages and abilities.

"Last year we introduced an improved course and received excellent feedback, so we are keeping the course the same for 2015.

"We are delighted to be returning to such a picturesque location for the third successive year, and we’re looking forward to seeing the event grow further."

Katherine Lynch, heritage manager at Port Sunlight Village Trust, said: "With its well-manicured parks and wide boulevards, Port Sunlight is a perfect location for race events.

"We welcome BTR back to the village to stage what has become an established and popular annual event.

"It is fantastic news that Unilever is again supporting the event to add to the overall experience for participants."

Proceeds will be go to Radio City's Cash For Kids appeal, Claire House Children's Hospice, Everton in the Community, Jospice, and Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

For more details and to register, visit www.BTRLiverpool.com