Acorns named charity partner for Worcester City Runs 2025

11th July 2025

There’s just two months to go until 5,000 runners hit the streets for Worcester City Runs 2025 – and this year Acorns Children’s Hospice returns as the official charity partner for the city’s favourite running event.

Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or jogging with friends, #TeamAcorns is calling on runners of all abilities to lace up their trainers and hit the ground running at this year’s Worcester City Runs to help raise vital funds for seriously ill local children.

Taking place on Sunday 14 September, this fun-filled event, organised by Events of the North, features a half marathon, 10k and Paula Radcliffe’s Families on Track fitness challenge, making it the perfect way for the whole family to get involved and give back.

Sophie Boreham, Events Manager at Acorns, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to return as the charity partner for this wonderful event. But Worcester City Runs is about more than just running – it’s about making a difference.

“By joining #TeamAcorns, every kilometre you run helps provide care and support to local children and families when they need it most.

“We can’t wait to see the streets of Worcester bursting with a sea of Acorns vests this September. Let’s make this year the biggest and most impactful yet!”

By joining #TeamAcorns for free, runners will receive a bespoke package of support from the charity, including an Acorns running vest and finishers’ t-shirt, tailored training and fundraising ideas, a unique themed medal and a post-race goody bag to remember the day.

Steve Cram, Worcester City Runs Race Director, said: “I visited the Acorns hospice in Worcester last year and was blown away by the brilliant work that the team does there, supporting people who are dealing with hugely challenging circumstances. Witnessing that first-hand gave me an insight into the impactful ways in which Acorns could use the money that it raises as official charity partner of the Worcester City Runs.

“That partnership was really effective in 2024 and we’re delighted that it is continuing for 2025, helping Acorns to continue to make such a difference for children and young people and their families in this area.”

Runners for #TeamAcorns are being asked to raise a minimum sponsorship amount which goes directly to supporting the specialist care the charity provides for children with life limiting and life threatening conditions.

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and support for their families.

In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 780 children across the West Midlands, and supported over 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved. Children visit Acorns for rehabilitative respite, symptom management, emergency and end-of-life care.

This care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.

Acorns needs around £35,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with two thirds of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.

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