A RACECOURSE in Cumbria has announced a theme for this year's Easter event. 

Carlisle Racecourse has announced a superhero theme for its Easter Family Race Day. 

The event will take place this March and it is hoped that families from around the area will be able to come along and attend the event. 

Children will be able to attend the Race Day for free. 

A Carlisle Racecourse spokesperson said: "We are super excited to announce our superhero theme to this year's Easter Family Raceday. 

"Join us on Saturday, March 30, for a day full of superhero fun and the best thing about it is that kids go free."