THOUSANDS of spectators are expected at a high profile cross country event being held this weekend in Prescot.

The Northern Athletics Cross Country Championships is being staged on Saturday with the first race beginning at 11am.

The event on the Knowsley Safari Park and Lord Derby’s estate will feature categories for runners ranging from under 13 year-old girls and boys through to senior men and women.

Races for all abilities will take in some spectacular scenery and challenging terrain in an event that promises to be an interesting family day out. Entries for the event have closed.