THE date of the next Festival 5k run has been announced after a sell-out event last year.

This year’s run will take place on Sunday, May 7, offering runners of all abilities the chance to run around the shopping centre as well as the Top of The Town, Eastrop Park and Basing View.

The event is being organised by Destination Basingstoke and entry is open to anybody over the age of 13.

Also announced was the sponsor of the race, Croudace Homes, whose managing director Allan Carey said: “Once again, Croudace Homes is delighted to sponsor the Festival 5k race.”

Entries are accepted online at destinationbasingstoke.co.uk.