An Ely woman is gearing up to run three marathons in three days to raise funds for the Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve.

Beginning on March 30, Kelly Jennings will run locally around Newmarket for the first two days, before completing her third and final marathon outside the green opposite Ely Cathedral on April 1.

With a target of £500, Kelly has already raised more than £750 for the nature reserve which has attracted 210 different bird species.

Situated 15 miles north of Cambridgeshire and bordered by the River Cam, the reserve saw the arrival of the Bittern, a highly reclusive bird which first bred in 2007.

She said: “This is a challenge I decided to take on as I want to raise money to help our local environment and take the time to give back to others.

“Completing this challenge and giving my time to raise money for such an amazing cause will really help a trust that is playing such a pivotal role in supporting and protecting such a wide array of species from the area and giving nature a home.

She added: “Despite everyone always being so busy with their day to day lives, I have always felt like we should all be doing more to help support the UK countryside and the environment, dedicating a small portion of time that can make the world of difference.”

Other runners will meet Kelly at various checkpoints along the course, including Newmarket Racing Centre and Jubilee Gardens Bandstand in Ely on April 1.

Transforming more than 250 acres of land to provide safe haven for endangered species since 1995, the nature reserve welcomes visitors all-year round.

For more details, visit Kelly’s fundraising page.