A CHAMPION athlete has signed up to take part in this year's Worcester City 10K run.

Jenny Meadows, who won track medals at 800M in the World and European Championships, will join thousands of other runners on the streets of Worcester on Sunday, September 18.

The 35-year-old will tackle her first 10K road race since retiring from international track competition ahead of this year's Rio Olympic Games.

Steve Cram, Olympic silver medalist and event organiser, said: "Jenny is one of the most talented and gutsy athletes that Great Britain has produced in the last two decades.

"Her track career was blighted at crucial times by serious injury, but she battled back time and again over the years and is hugely admired in the athletics community for that and for her impressive results at major events.

"Now that Jenny has finished her track career, I know that she will continue to be voice for good in our sport and a great inspiration to the running community.

"We are delighted that she will with us in Worcester and will enjoy the fabulous atmosphere during the 10K."

Now in its third year, the 10K event has attracted a number of high-profile runners to take part in previous races including Paula Radcliffe and Jo Pavey.

Ms Meadows, 35, said: "I’m really excited about following in the footsteps of British greats Paula Radcliffe and Jo Pavey in taking part in this year’s Worcester City Run.

"It’s a stunning city and I’ve heard great things about the event from Steve, so I am really looking forward to being one of the many thousands lining up in September.

"Although I’ve hung up the competitive spikes, athletics is still a huge part of my life and I’m looking forward to the next chapter where I can attend events such as the Worcester City Run to promote the positive benefits that my sport offers everyone.

"If you haven’t entered already, I urge you to join me in one of the most stunning city 10Ks in the country. See you in September!"

The 2016 Worcester City 10K is being organised by Mr Cram’s company Events of the North, in partnership with Worcester City Council.

The 2016 Worcester City 10K, Run-Bike-Run and Young Athletes Run will all take place on Sunday, September 18 and places are available at worcestercityrun.com