Date: 14 September 2025
Start time: 9am
Location: Worcester Racecourse, WR1 3EJ

Entry: Free places
Minimum sponsorship: £150-£250
Organiser: Events of the North
Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037
Please read the full terms and conditions before signing up.
We are delighted to return as the Official Charity Partner for Worcester City Runs 2025, taking place on a traffic free, picturesque course through the heart of Worcester!
Join #TeamAcorns in 2025 for the Worcester City Runs. Come and support your local children’s hospice and be part of 5,000 runners taking part in this weekend of celebrations!
There is so much to get involved in from a 10k to a half marathon, not forgetting the Paula Radcliffe’s Families on Track fitness challenge. Bring the whole family, your friends or just yourself with a target time!
By joining #TeamAcorns you’ll be raising vital funds to support life limited and life threatened babies, children, and young people across the West Midlands.
Secure your FREE place today
We are excited to offer a limited number of FREE race entries this year! Each place has a minimum fundraising target. Included in your entry fee:
- An Acorns running vest
- Finishers’ T-shirt
- Bespoke support from our specialist events team to help with your training and fundraising
- A fundraising pack with ideas to help you meet your fundraising target
- Access to our private #TeamAcorns WhatsApp Group where you can get to know your fellow runners, share hints and tips with each other, and lots more!
- A unique themed medal
- Post race goody bag

“It was fantastic, thank you, we all absolutely loved it and are so pleased to have raised funds for Acorns, as well as such a lovely event to bring the team together.” – Emma
Worcester City Runs event routes
Please note, these routes are subject to change by the event organisers.



Already have a place in the race?
If you already have a place, you can still join #TeamAcorns and help to raise funds for local children and families. Our events team will be on hand to support you throughout.



“Thank you all for your support and comradeship! Running has changed my life and it’s been amazing running for Acorns.” – Gareth
Kick start your fundraising
We’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the event you will receive an Acorns running vest, support from our Events team to help with your training and fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! Here are some simple ways to give your fundraising a boost, if you need more support we’d be happy to help. Just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.