THE organisers of the Worcester City Run have shared details of volunteering roles available to help stage this year’s event.

The Worcester City 10K, Young Athletes Run, and the new Worcester City Half Marathon, will all take place on Sunday September 17.

Entries to run in the races close next Wednesday, but there are some other ways for the public to get involved.

The Worcester City Run events are being delivered through a partnership between Worcester City Council and Events of the North.

Race director Steve Cram said: “Since we launched the Worcester City Run, we have been blessed by the high level of public support that the event has enjoyed.

"Each year, our army of volunteers has done a fantastic job of not only making sure that the event runs smoothly, but also helping to create a brilliant atmosphere for the participants.

Adding a half marathon to the programme opens up some more opportunities for residents to get involved and be part of a great team.”

Volunteer roles at the event include start and finish support, course marshals, baggage security, car parking duties, staffing the water stations, runner village support, event photographers, and ‘race gurus’ who provide on the ground advice and information to runners and spectators.

Worcester resident Barry MacGabhann has volunteered at every Worcester City Run, along with his partner Helen Sherratt and son Cian MacGabhann, and said: “We love being part of the Worcester City Run.

"Since volunteering in year one, we have gone on to get involved in loads of other events, including the recent World Athletics and Para Athletics Championships in London.

"They have all been great experiences, but there’s something really special about helping to make sure that these races in my home city are a big success again."

Events of the North provide all volunteers with an event jacket and refreshments.

To volunteer, email volunteers@eventsofthenorth.com.