ANOTHER profile boost has been handed to the Worcester City10K race after two of the UK’s best veteran runners signed up for the popular event.

Anthony Whiteman, 43, an 800-metre finalist in the British Athletics Championships, and Angela Copson, 68, a 10km world record holder for over-65s, will join running legend Jo Pavey at the Worcester run.

The pair are both “excited” about taking part in the “great event”, which will bring together fun runners, club participants and elite athletes on Sunday, September 20.

Anthony, who ran in the inaugural Worcester City 10K last year, said: “I am looking forward to returning to the Worcester City 10K as again it will be a family event for me, with three generations of Whitemans running.

“The course includes one of my favourite running routes along the Severn - it is a great event on many levels.”

Angela, who only took up running seriously at the age of 59, added: “I’m really excited about running in Worcester.

“I’ve heard great things about the event – I’m told that the route is lovely and that the enthusiasm of the spectators really spurs on the runners.

“And of course, the fantastic Jo Pavey will also be there, so I can’t wait to run in the same race as her.”

To sign up to the 10km run – or the accompanying duathlon and junior races – visit worcestercity10k.com