A dash and a swim through the centre of Maidstone will be the ingredients of the KM Maidstone Mile.

There is still plenty of time to enter the challenge, which will benefit the Heart of Kent Hospice, the KM's charity of the year.

You can either complete the one mile run through town centre, or a swim of the same distance along the Medway, or if you are feeling particularly adventurous, both! It takes place on Friday July 20, with runners starting at 6pm and swimmers making their splash at 7pm.

Those who choose to line the route and give moral support can enjoy live music from singer Debbie Haze.

The mile challenge is being organised by Maidstone Council and the KM to celebrate the Olympics and the visit of the torch to Maidstone in July.