RESIDENTS are invited to take participate in their own way as a trail challenge is set to take place.

The Mayflower Trail Challenge organised by Manningtree Rotary Club will allow attendees to walk, run or jog 13.1 miles from Harwich to Mistley along the Essex Way.

Free train travel from Manningtree to Harwich has been provided for the event courtesy of Greater Anglia.

There will be chip timing for runners, bag drops and regular water stations.

The trail challenge will take place on Sunday, September 25, for more information and to enter visit bit.ly/3q23mVD.