Worcester City Run 10k and Worcester Half Marathon

Despite the slightly drizzly weather forecast, nothing was going to dampen the determination of the runners at the start line. 

And spectators were ready to cheer on the runners as they made it through to the end of the race.

Competitors took part in the 10k run and the half marathon.

Friends and family who weren't running could also enjoy a selection of stalls at the racecourse including ice cream and snacks. 

A whopping 1,315 runners took part in the 10k run this year and 847 ran in the half marathon. 

Worcester City Run. Picture: Events of the North

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The Winners: 

Worcester City Run - 10k - Male 

Kadar Omar came in first place after completing the race in 30 minutes and 56 seconds. Next, came Daniel Hallam who finished the race in 31 minutes and 54 seconds and in third place was James Harrod who completed the race in 33 minutes and 44 seconds. 

Worcester City Run - 10K - Female 

Gemma Tutton took the winning spot after completing the race in 38 minutes and 11 seconds. 

Following her with 39 minutes and nine seconds was Nynke Kuiper and in third place was Lila Mico with 39 minutes and 39 seconds. 

Jayden Peters and her son Oscar Peters, 7

Worcester City Run - Half Marathon - Male

Alex Lawrence was crowned the winner of the half marathon with one hour and six minutes. 

Then in second place came Malachi Cashmore with one hour and six minutes and in third place came Owen Jones who completed the race in one hour and 14 minutes. 

Kate Telford came in first place for the half marathon

Worcester City Run - Half Marathon - Female

In first place was Katie Telford who completed the race in one hour and 27 seconds, followed by Louise Collins who finished the race with one hour and 28 minutes and in third place came Jaydee Peters with a completion time of one hour and 30 minutes. 

WORCESTER CITY RUN: Excited to go

Meet the Runners 

READY TO GO: Worcester City Run

For the past eight years runners of all ages have been taking part in the Worcester City Run and this year was no different. 

There were runners of all abilities and backgrounds taking part this year.

Clare Hollis revealed that she has only been running for eight months and said she enjoyed the run today. 

Congratulations to Clare Hollis who has only been running for eight months

Phil Grubb, who has been running for two years, said: "I feel good at the moment"

FEEL GOOD MOMENT: Phil Grubb poses with his medal

Team members from Pershore Plumb Plodders also took part in the race. 

Steve Nicoll, race league coordinator, said: About 40 of us are running today, it's a good course, nice and flat so easy to run. And the weather has been nice so far." 

Here's a fruity bunch! The Pershore Plumb Plodders

Nichola Robinson and her brother Craig Martin were excited to take part in the run today with first-time runners Sophia Martin, 12, Scarlett Robinson, nine and Chloe Robinson, seven.

We are family: Nichola Robinson and her brother Craig Martin With first time runners Sophia Martin, 12, Scarlett Robinson, nine and Chloe Robinson, seven.

The Amazing Feet Running Club and their lucky mascot Ted (teddy bear in the middle) also took part in the race. 

Meet the Amazing Feet Running Club and their mascot Ted (teddy bear in the middle)

The group ran to create awareness for the campaign called we're talking mental health. 

Today's event followed yesterday's Families on Track organised by former marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe.

Event founder Steve Cram said: “Every year, the atmosphere at Worcester is fantastic. It was brilliant to see so many runners of all ages and abilities enjoying themselves throughout the weekend. We saw some really competitive running at the front of each race, which is always exciting, but just as important was encouraging people to get active through running, and initiatives like Paula’s Families on Track are a great way to encourage the next generation.

“As ever, it was excellent to witness so many people using the event to raise money for good causes, once again cheered on all the way by big crowds. The changes that we made to the half marathon route were well received by both runners and spectators, and were a great showcase for the city centre. Huge thanks go to Worcester City Council and all of our volunteers for making it possible to host the Worcester City Runs in this beautiful location.”

See Tuesday's Worcester News for our eight-page supplement - with all the runners' names and times