A new 10k race event could be making its way to Oswestry next year.

Alan Lewis, organiser of the Midnight Ride, approached Oswestry Town Council at last night's Amenities meeting to discuss his plans for the Oswestry 10k, which he hopes will take place next autumn.

Mr Lewis has worked in the sporting industry for over 20 years, competed as an athlete and has raised over £35,000 for charity.

The track would start and finish in Church Street, with hopes that it will attract thousands of runners to the area.

"The race would cater for everyone," said Mr Lewis.

"The course is flat so it has personal best potential for runners, but also I understand that other runners want to take part for the achievement of completing a 10k.

"The race headquarters would be based at the Memorial Hall, and there would be a presentation at the end of the event."

Mr Lewis said that 20 per cent of profits from the race would be put back in to the community, as well as hoping that visitors to the event would spend their money in the town, supporting local business.

Having funded the Midnight Run for the past five years, Mr Lewis is keen to start another project which he hopes will become an annual event to look after the next generation of the sporting community.

Mr Lewis approached the town council to ask for their help with the promotion of the event, which will have a website for entries and further information, as well as help with funding the race which he predicts will cost around £1,350.

Councillor Duncan Kerr said the race was a fantastic concept.

"We've had a half marathon in Oswestry, now the Park run – I feel like the event is the next step on," he added.

"It will get people active which is what it's all about. It will help people use the event as a goal to get fit."

Councillors expressed concerns at the use of roads and marshals in the town, but Mr Lewis said this was something he was keen to get right.

"Having been an athlete I know how frustrating it is when traffic comes on to the running course," he said.

"I would ensure we have static and moving marshals to cut out any danger."

The town council welcomed the event and agreed to support the race, putting £2,000 of the budget aside for the race.