A RACE with a difference takes off on Sunday as 4,000 plastic ducks make a swim for freedom!

The annual duck chase at Runcorn Heath Park lake starts at 3pm.

Various charity stalls, a Vale Royal Falconry display and Halton College dancers promise plenty of family fun all afternoon.

Tickets for the ducks are £1 each. There's a top prize of £250 and proceeds will be shared between local charities and voluntary organisations.