Date: 16th July 2025
Start time: 7pm
Location: Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ

Fun Run entry: £5
Entrants under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Trophy to first male and female (under 18)
10k entry: £14-£16
Organiser: Worcester Athletic Club

Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037

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Acorns is delighted to be the Official Charity Partner for Worcester Pitchcroft Fun Run 2025!

Join us at Worcester Racecourse for this fantastic summer evening event, celebrating the 29th annual race. Set your personal best on this flat, traffic free course, with free runners photos and a finisher’s medal for every runner!

All proceeds from the Fun Run will be donated to Acorns, so come along to enjoy this one lap, off-road 2.75km course open to all abilities! And it costs just £5 to enter.

Or challenge yourself further with the Worcestershire 10k, happening on the same evening.

Run as part of #TeamAcorns to help us raise funds to support our vital care for local children and families, and you’ll receive a free running vest!

Once you have signed up, let us know so we can send you out your very own running vest!

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Do you already have a place?

When you have confirmed your place, please let us know by completing your details below so that we can support you with your fundraising.

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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.

I want to join #TeamAcorns and I already have a place!

If you already have a place in the Worcester 10k or Fun Run and would like to support Acorns through your run, please fill out the form below and one of our team will be in touch soon.

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Date: 22nd June 2025
Start time: 9.30am to 4pm
Location: Wythall Park, 52 Silver Street, Wythall, B47 6LZ

Entry: Free
Minimum sponsorship: £50-£150
Organiser: Wythall Community Association and Worcestershire County Council

Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037
Please read the full terms and conditions before signing up.

We are delighted to be the Official Charity Partner for the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run 2025!

Join #TeamAcorns for the 2025 Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run taking place in the 37 acres of parkland in Wythall Park, providing beautiful scenic views for your run!

There is so much to get involved in from a 5k race to the 10k, not forgetting the Paula Radcliffe’s Families on Track fitness challenge too. This challenge is perfect for 5 – 15 year olds, with an accompanying adult. Bring the whole family, your friends or just yourself with a target time!

This year’s Fun Run is open to all, with Sight Concern Worcestershire providing event support to ensure the terrain is accessible and guide runners are available if required.

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: 

  • An Acorns running vest (or Acorns T-Shirt for younger members of the Families on Track teams)
  • 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! (Please note this will only be for those over 18 and who taking part in the 5k and 10k)) 
  • Support on the day of the race by our friendly events team within the event village and on course 
  • A unique race medal and tote bag for all finishers! 
Secure your place
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Run in the 5k

Registration fee: Free

Minimum fundraising target: £100

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Run in the 10k

Registration fee: Free

Minimum fundraising target: £150

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Families on Track challenge

Registration fee: Free

Minimum fundraising target: £50

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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.

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Hungry for more?

As well as taking part in the 5k, 10k or family challenge, there’s loads to enjoy at the Fun Run! Try your hand at archery, tennis or bowls, explore a real fire engine, and refuel with BBQ treats, cakes and ice cream – a full day of fun for all the family!

A group of runners racing at the Wythall fun run.
A close up image of runners at the Wythall fun run 2023.
Two runners passing the finish line at the Wythall fun run.

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.

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

For more information or if you have any questions please email events@acorns.org.uk or call 01564 825 037.

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Date: TBC
Location: Walsall Arboretum, 139 Broadway N, Walsall, WS1 2QB
Minimum sponsorship: £10

Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037

Glow the distance for local children and families in 2025! 

Join us to light up the night and deck yourself out with glow sticks, glitter and fairy lights and shine around Walsall Arboretum and Lake. 

This is the perfect evening for the whole family – there’s no age limit and the course is pushchair and wheelchair friendly so everyone can take part! 

By taking part in this incredible challenge and joining #TeamAcorns, you will be raising money for life limited and life threatened babies, children and young people across the West Midlands. 

Sound like fun? Register your interest to be the first to hear when early bird ticket prices go on sale! 

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Register your interest below and we’ll let you know when registrations for Glow Walk 2025 open!

Event details

Date: 17th July 2024
Start time: 7pm
Location: Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester, WR1 3EJ

Fun Run entry: £5
Entrants under 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Trophy to first male and female (under 18)
10k entry: £14-£16
Organiser: Worcester Athletic Club

Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037

Acorns is delighted to be the official charity partner for Worcester Pitchcroft Fun Run 2024!

Join us at Worcester Racecourse for this fantastic summer evening event. Set your personal best on this flat, traffic free course, with free runners photos and a finisher’s medal for every runner!

All proceeds from the Fun Run will be donated to Acorns, so come along to enjoy this one lap, off-road course open to all abilities!

Run as part of #TeamAcorns to help us raise funds to support our vital care for local children and families, and you’ll receive a free running vest!

Are you ready to run for Acorns?

Sign up today
Two Acorns runners smiling at the camera mid-run

Do you already have a place?

When you have confirmed your place, please let us know by completing your details below so that we can support you with your fundraising.

I have a place
Acorns runners holding hands and smiling at the camera

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.

I want to join #TeamAcorns and I already have a place!

If you already have a place in Run Solihull and would like to support Acorns through your run, please fill out the form below and one of our team will be in touch soon.

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