Northampton seven-year-old Hannah Armson to tackle 10km for The Gambia

Hannah Armson has already proved she can take on a 5km run in one go at her Saturday Parkrun meetups in Sixfields.

But now she has her sights set on a bigger challenge - and has signed up to run the Northampton 10k race for charity.

The six-year-old - who turns seven next week - is ready to take on the course with her 11-year-old brother Luke and mum Charlotte.

Although the final runners sheet has not been drawn up, it means she could be the youngest runner to take on the 10km on May 12.

She said: "I really like running. I love going to Parkrun because I've made so many friends there and I always get to see so many people.

"I run all the time. I like it. I run to school in the morning and I run with mum and Luke on the weekends. Now I want to do it for charity."

Hannah says she wants to raise £250 for The Northampton Trustee Fund - a charity support by her school, Millway Primary - and help build a new school and medical centre in the village of Penyem, in The Gambia.

It's led to mum Charlotte setting up a JustGiving for her daughter and has already £100.

Mum Charlotte said: "I run with her every week but she's only getting quicker and quicker. She'll be leaving me in her dust before too long.

"One day, after the Parkrun, Han straight away ran all the way to the car and back and then ran home. It was obvious she just wanted to do more and more.

"At the 10km, we'll only do things at her pace. I think I'll have to make her take some walking breaks at some points for her own safety. But Han always surprises me."

Hannah said: "I think it will be hard but I want to see all the different people running it. I'm really excited.

"I hope one day I go to competitions like the Olympics one day."

For more information, visit Hannah's JustGiving page.