Sat 13 Sep 2025 Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Worcester City Runs | Families on Track

Paula Radcliffe's exciting family event! Parents, children and grandparents race as a family in this team-orientated event. Take turns to complete laps of varying distances, completing 10K in total.

  • Sat 13 Sep 2025
The Hive, Worcester
Families on Track

11:00

Age 4 & over

£45

  • 2 km multi terrain running

Event overview

Explore the sights of this historic city with the Worcester City Runs!

The half marathon and 10K courses race along the River Severn as well as weaving through the centre of Worcester on closed roads, taking in famous landmarks such as its viaduct and cathedral.

There are plenty of opportunities for the whole family to get involved, from Saturday's Families on Track event to Sunday's junior courses for U11s and U15s, all held on closed roads.

The Worcester City Runs attracts a loyal crowd of over 4,000 runners - what a weekend!

Highlights

  • Run on closed roads

    The half marathon, 10K and junior races all benefit from a traffic-free route.

  • A scenic location

    Worcester's historic landmarks and the River Severn make for a picturesque backdrop.

  • Something for everyone

    Brand new last year, the Families on Track event gets parents and children to run together!

  • Podium prizes

    Win Nike kit for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finish, including veteran categories

Come and be part of 4000 runners taking part across the weekend! 

This event is part of Worcester City Runs.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Mass start
  • Multiple laps
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt

Entries

  • Age 4 & over
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post

Other races at event

  • Sun 14 Sep
  • #2 of 0
The Hive, Worcester
U11 Race

08:45

Age 7-10

£8

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • #3 of 0
The Hive, Worcester
10K

09:15

Age 15 & over

£26.50-£28.50

  • 10 km road running + 27 m ascent
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • #4 of 0
The Hive, Worcester
Half marathon

09:35

Age 17 & over

£36.50-£38.50

  • 13.1 miles road running + 178 ft ascent
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • #5 of 0
The Hive, Worcester
U15 Race

08:45

Age 11-15

£8

  • 3 km road running

Other West Midlands events

Other UK events

4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.