Worcester City Run - Half Marathon & 10K

• Premium Goody bag
• Finisher’s Medal
• Technical Running T-shirt
• Electronic Chip Timing
• On course water station
• Secure Bag Drop
• Access to post race sports massage/physio
• Course signage and marshal's

RACE INFROMATION

If you are a UK resident, once you have entered they will send you by post your race number, timing chip & race information pack. Race information packs will be available for download on the website prior to the event. If you are an overseas entrant your pack will be available for collection from Race Information on event weekend.

If you forget your race number - Please go to RACE INFORMATION at the venue. One of the team will check your entry and issue you with an alternative race number. This must be done 45 mins before the start time

RACE-SCHEDULE

Assemble at the start 20 minutes before your race start time, wearing your race number (incorporates your timing chip) and join the crowds by the start line.

09:00am - Half Marathon Race Start

09:10am - Junior Race Start

09:45 - 10K Race Start

TOILETS

Toilets will be provided at the start/finish and at each water station on the route. Refreshments will also be available in the start/finish area for runners and spectators at a cost. Secure bag drop marquee will be available for all runners. First aid and sports massage are located at the start/finish. Unfortunately we are unable to provide showers or changing facilities.

Normal running gear is perfect for this event. Please bring warm clothes for after the event depending on the weather.

There will be plenty of fun activities for those not taking part.

Our volunteers are essential in making sure that race day is a huge success. YOU can be part of our small army of helpers, ensuring that runners and spectators alike have a great experience. You don’t need any special skills, just be RELIABLE, FLEXIBLE and have lots of ENTHUSIASM! There are a whole range of roles available on race day with something for everyone…

Start/Finish Support, Course Marshall, Baggage security, Car Parking duties, manning the water stations, Expo and runner village support, Photographers and our valuable Race Guru’s.

Volunteering is a great way to have fun, make friends, enhance your CV and experience the electric atmosphere of race day. We’ll provide you with an event jacket, refreshments, packed lunch and on the day support through a supervisor as well as all the support you need to undertake your role.

Maybe you have friends or family members running and you too want to be part of the big city event….why not volunteer? Or if you’re part of a local community or youth group that might be interested in getting involved, we would love to hear from you!


Please email [email protected] to register your interest.

What is included in my race pack?

Race number
Timing chip (attached to number)
Event Information booklet

Which event should I do?

It depends on your experience and current levels of fitness. Choose an event that will challenge you but is ultimately achievable. You can choose from 10k or Half Marathon on Sunday 15th September, or 1-3km on Saturday 14th September.

Will there be any other activities available?

Yes there will be a range of activities available including sports massage, refreshments and music along the route and at the start and finish!

I haven’t run in a proper race before? Can I still enter?

Absolutely! It may be advisable to try a few shorter runs before the event, it’s not a race against the clock but a fun and safe way for you to find out how enjoyable running is and to hopefully start you training regularly.

Can my kids enter?

• Children over 16 can enter the 10K
• Minimum age limit for 10k participants is 16 years old on the day of the event. Anyone born on or before September 16th 2002
• Minimum age limit for Half Marathon participants is 17 years old on the day of the event. Anyone born on or before September 16th 2001

Is there an upper age limit?

No. All that we ask is that any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part should seek medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event.

Can my dog run alongside me?
For health and safety reasons we cannot allow any pets to participate in any of the events.

Will there be any refreshments?

Water stations will be available throughout the route for all runners and each runner will be provided with water on completion of the course.

Isotonic energy drinks will be available at regular intervals from 10km in the Half Marathon.

What happens if it rains?

Some of the most successful events have happened in the rain. Our events will only be cancelled if there are severe weather conditions. Make sure you are suitably dressed for the event. If it is drizzling or cold in the morning bring a bin bag to put over your head it will keep you warmer and dry before you set off.