IT'S the news all reluctant runners have been waiting for.

Glasgow is to host a new 10k race this Autumn with a novel incentive to help entrants get round the course.

Instead of water at the rest stops, runners, walkers or crawlers will be offered wine.

Organisers of the 'Wineathlon' have pledged to "put the fun back into run" saying their version of energy drinks come in "red white and rose."

Hundreds of people have already entered the race, on September 24, ahead of the route being finalised.

It is described as an "easy trail" and every 2-mile stop will be based around a different wine region of the world. The organisers TeamOA say every bottle of wine will cost a minimum of £7.50 and will be available to buy at the end of the race.

Previous races have been held south of the border in Yorkshire and Huddersfield where 3000 runners enjoyed a tipple. Just don't expect any record-breaking times.

The fastest time for the 2014 Yorkshire event was 1 hour and 8 minutes with some "wineatheletes" enjoying a leisurely 4-hour race.

Due to the availability of alcohol the event is only open to people over the age of 18 and organisers said ID may be requested.

A single sample of wine will be available for each competitor and anyone who tries to steal an extra drink will be sent on their way.

Perhaps not surprisingly race-goers must agree to a lengthy disclaimer before taking part.

Wane Law, Managing Director of TeamOA, said: "We want to put the fun back into running and prove that you don't have to be an elite race snake.

"We've run previous events and the people who are doing the races are not diehard runners, it's people bringing picnic blankets and making a day of it.

"We are capping entries at 600 this year to ensure we can run a safe event and it means people will be desperate to take part next year."

A local charity will be chosen to benefit for the event and runners are being encouraged to raise as much as possible.Prizes will be offered for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and best fancy dress.

And for runners with a sweet tooth the company also runs a 'chocolat-on'.

To enter go to www.wineathlon.co.uk/