BIRKENHEAD caterers Jakey Jay's have been revealed as the sponsors for this year's Pizza Run.

Event organisers Wirral Ark have combined running and pizza in a bid to make a difference to Merseyside.

The charity provides crisis and preventative support to the borough's homeless by providing a safe place to stay while making sure they get the help they need to turn their lives around.

Runners can sign up to take part in the 5k route around Birkenhead Park on Saturday, April 20.

Based on Oxton Road, Jakey Jay's have been revealed as event sponsors and will provide pizzas for all runners free of charge.

Owner of Jakey Jay's Bernadette Stafford-Withers said: “We’re a very community focused company and always happy to support charities whenever we’re able to.

"Homelessness is on the rise in Wirral and we were really keen to do whatever we could to help raise as much as possible for Wirral Ark.”

Open to families with children and dogs, runners will only complete the race when you finish a slice of pizza.

Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult runner.

Everyone who finishes will receive a Wirral Ark Pizza Run t-shirt and medal - including your four-legged friends.

Pauline Cox, fundraiser at Wirral Ark told the Globe: “We wanted an event that the whole family could enjoy together.

"The route is on pathways so accessible for wheelchairs and buggies, it’s not timed so people can take as long as they need to finish.”

Anyone who wants to take part in the Pizza Run only has until tomorrow (April 18) to register at www.arkpizzarun.co.uk

Runners are asked to raise a minimum of £25 each in sponsorship, which will help Wirral Ark continue their work with the homeless in Merseyside.

Check in begins from 11.30am with the run expected to start at 12.30pm.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Wirral will be awarding medals to the top three finishers with a presentation ceremony at 1.20pm.