CITY families will be able to exercise with a running legend as part of the Worcester City Run.
Three-time winner of the London Marathon Paula Radcliffe MBE will be in the city to encourage families to have fun through exercise.
The popular Worcester City Half Marathon, 10K and Young Athletes Run will be joined by Paula’s Families on Track, which will allow family teams to work together to complete 10K in a relay, all on a safe, enclosed course.
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Paula’s Families on Track, founded by the runner, will return to the city on September 16 at 11am.
Mum, Dad, children, grandparents, or any other family members can complete the 10km distance as a continuous relay, in whichever order or combination they wish.
"It's more like a festival or a carnival-type event - it has loose rules and is about having fun and bringing the family together," said Paula.
Paula will be running in the event with her son Raphael, and the two will be looking to join a team on the day to help them with the relay.
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"One of the things that motivates me the most to do it is that there is nothing more I enjoy than sharing my love of running with the kids.
"I would like to give a huge thank you to the people of Worcester who keep coming and taking part year on year.
"It is the highlight of my year."
Returning on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, 17, the Air Products Worcester City Runs are delivered through a partnership between Worcester City Council and Events of the North.
Family teams for Paula's relay need to be made of three or five runners, with at least one member aged under 16 and one aged 18 or over.
Changeovers take place in a central area at the racecourse that will be a hub of activity and entertainment.
A team place for a family group costs £45, which includes a Paula’s Families on Track t-shirt, medal and event goody bag for every team member.
To register your family, please visit the Worcester City Races website here.
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