PUPILS and parents from Gayton Primary are taking on a seven marathon challenge in festive fancy dress today to raise money for their school - and they need your support.

Using its own marked 'one mile circuit' within the playground, children from Reception up to Year 6 can take part in the fundraising challenge by running anything upwards from a single mile, with the aim to run up a combined total of 183.4 miles.

Parents will be able to join in to top up the total at the end of the school day and children are already looking forward to cheering on the adults.

The playground area is wheelchair accessible.

The fundraising challenge was masterminded by the school's own PTA organisation, with the aim to raise £5,000, to get active together and to work hard by taking on this fantastic challenge.

Headteacher at Gayton Primary School, Jennie McAleny said: "We're all so excited to get started on our festive '7 Marathon Challenge.'

"The children are particularly keen to persuade teachers and parents to get their trainers on and join in, to top up the miles.

"Our PTA works hard to come up with creative and fun-filled ideas and the funds raised will be used to buy additional equipment and resources, so will directly benefit the children."

If you would like to support the pupils, staff and families to raise their target of £5,000 donate at:

https://www.justgiving.com/Gayton-PTA