FUN runners are being given the chance to take part in a Hallowe’en Monster Dash.

The family event, over a 5k route, is being organised by Renfrewshire Leisure around the ON-X Sports Centre, in Linwood, and is an alternative to the annual Paisley 10k Road Race and Fun Run, which is not taking place this year.

While plans are already being made for the popular Decathlon-sponsored Paisley 10k and Fun Run to be held in 2022, the smaller-scale Monster Dash is seen as an ideal way for fun runners to take part in an event this year.

It gets underway at 12noon this Sunday, with runners encouraged to come along in fancy dress, as the event is being held on Hallowe’en.

Everyone taking part will receive a goody bag and there will be spot prizes for the runners with the best costumes.

The route will take runners on two laps of the scenic Linwood Moss.

There is a £3 entry fee for adults, with children paying £2.

Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes, chair of Renfrewshire Leisure, said: “While, unfortunately, we’ve had to postpone this year’s big races – the Paisley 10k and Fun Run – we thought we would still give runners the chance to take part in a fun event, albeit on a smaller scale.

“This will be a good way to ease everyone back into running again and, since it’s Hallowe’en, we hope the runners will join in the spirit of what day it is and come along in fancy dress.”

To register for Sunday’s event, visit www.renfrewshireleisure.com/monsterdash.