The Rise 8K Undercliff Run for Women is a women only run from Saltdean to Rottingdean in aid of Rise, the organisation which helps families affected by domestic abuse. It takes place on October 17.

A spokeswoman for the organisation said:
"1 in 4 women will be affected by domestic abuse in their lifetimes and 90% of children are in the same or next room when violence occurs.  Help Rise by running to raise money to help women and children in your community who are living in fear.

"If you are looking for an even bigger challenge Rise is offering a limited number of places on their Charity Challenge.  Open to men and women, the Charity Challenge offers guaranteed places in 3 local runs - either the 8K Undercliff or the Brooks Brighton 10K, followed by the Beacon Half Marathon in February and culminating in the Brighton Marathon. Runners will be supported with motivational, training and fitness support to reach their goal. Naturally there will also be medals, goody bags and all the other fluffy bits.
 
"Along with refuge accommodation, Rise offers crisis appointments, helpline, counselling, housing, legal and financial advice, solicitors appointments, support groups, play therapy and 1-to-1 support.  Most of these services are free but it costs over £3000 every day to keep these vital, life saving services available for local families.  Rise offers help and support in Brighton & Hove and across West Sussex."

The Charity Challenge application is either by email fundraising@riseuk.org.uk or telephone 01273 622828 ext 214.

To enter the 8K visit:
www.riseuk.org.uk.

Rise Helpline 01273 622822