A record number of runners took to the streets for the tenth anniversary of the Worcester City Runs. Over 5,000 people signed up to take part in events over the weekend, and large crowds turned out to cheer them on. 

On Saturday 14 September, Paula Radcliffe returned to Worcester Racecourse with her Families on Track initiative, when 40 family teams completed a 10K relay together in an event that put the focus on fun. The 2024 Worcester City Runs concluded on Sunday 15 September, as thousands of runners lined up for the popular Worcester City Half Marathon, 10K and Young Athletes Run. 

Max Parker of Halesowen AC won the 2024 Worcester City Half Marathon in a time of 69:10 seconds. Dean Bate of Tipton Harriers was second in 71:41 and Karl Heeley of Amazing Feet Running Club was third in 72:18. Nynke Kuiper of CDF Runners won the women’s race in 83:56, followed by Annabelle Wallace of Team Bath AC (86:39), and Louise Collins of Halesowen AC (86:46).

The Worcester City 10K was won by Adam Peacock of Birmingham Running Athletics & Triathlon Club in 31:34. For the second year in a row, Charlie Jones of Western Tempo was second (31:45), just ahead of Dan Hallam of Wreake & Soar Valley in 31:48. Gemma Wilks won the women’s race in 38:39, followed by Lauren Kennard of Worcester AC (39:32) and Isabella Porteus (40:23).

Event founder Steve Cram commented: “It’s been another brilliant weekend of running in Worcester and the event is going from strength to strength. We celebrated the Worcester City Runs’ tenth anniversary with a record number of runners, loads of enthusiastic spectators and fine weather yet again. 

"The city always delivers a brilliant event and we’re grateful to all of the partners, sponsors, participants and volunteers who make it possible. Here’s to the next decade!”

Entries are now open for the 2025 event, you can find out more at the Worcester City Runs website. 

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