‘Emmerdale’ star Gemma Atkinson is entering the Electric Run race.
The 30-year-old actress – who made her debut as Carly Hope in the soap this week – will join 15,000 other participants for the event on May 2.
Those taking part must run or dance their way around a 5km course through six "lands of light", where huge structures including a power station and a giant octopus pulse and flash in time with the music.
The Electric Run began in America but is now a global event which will take place in 16 countries and runners will be participating in five British cities – Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and London.
Earlier this week, Gemma revealed she is a massive fan of the gym because she feels "good" after she works out.
If she ever has a day when she wants to eliminate exercise, her boyfriend Olly Foster, who is a personal trainer, makes sure she sticks to her routine.
She said: "My guy is my trainer, so I have no excuse!" Working out is more for mental benefits for me, it makes me feel good. If you’ve got a day in the studio, you need to eat well and get a workout in in the morning to get you through. Weekends you can treat yourself though, life’s too short not to eat cake."
For more information about how to join Gemma on the Electric Run, please head to www.electricrun.co.uk
Gemma Atkinson signs up for Electric Run
