Model drums up entries for race

Nell McAndrew, Nessie and Ben Fogle at launch

Model Nell McAndrew and television presenter Ben Fogle are launching an invitation for entries to this year's First Monster Challenge.

The 120k team duathlon - which will see competitors cycle and run - will take place around the shores of Loch Ness on 13 September.

Sponsored by transport company FirstGroup, the event starts and finishes in Inverness.

A series of smaller-scale challenges are also to be held around Britain.

Ms McAndrew was the first to cross the line in last year's competition in the Highlands.