HUNDREDS of people will be drenched in colour at Worcester's first ever Rainbow Run this March.

The event, which is raising money for St Richard's Hospice, has already sold out with the 750 places going fast.

And local businesses are doing their bit with a team from Sanctuary Group getting ready to man one of the paint stations along the 5km course at Top Barn Activity Centre on Sunday, March 15.

The housing and care provider, which is currently supporting St Richard’s Hospice as its local charity of the year, has joined forces with other sponsors to help make the event a success.

Participants will walk, run, skip or even dance between the paint stations where they will be showered with coloured powder.

Amanda Gonsalves, Sanctuary's Group director of human resources, said: "We’re really looking forward to seeing the first Rainbow Run come to Worcester and are delighted to be supporting the event.

"It’s a great opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to get fit, have fun and help raise money for such a worthwhile cause. A number of our staff are currently priming themselves to be covered in an array of colourful paint and we hope they and everyone else taking part will enjoy the day."

Jodi Brandwood, community fundraiser at St Richard’s Hospice, added: "This is a very different kind of challenge to any we have previously offered and we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from local businesses and individuals wanting to get involved. We are very grateful to Sanctuary Group and the other event sponsors for all their support."

The entire event is being kindly sponsored by RCA Regeneration whilst other paint stations are being sponsored by Travis Perkins and Tesco St Peters.

To find out more about sponsorship opportunities contact Jodi Brandwood at jbrandwood@strichards.org.uk or call 01905 763963.