Caudwell Children's Colour Runner is coming to Hanley Park this year as part of the city's centenary celebrations.

The 5km charity fun run also commemorates Caudwell Children's 25^th anniversary and will be held on 19^th July.

Participants will enjoy a day bursting with colour as they are covered in environmentally-friendly paints at special "paint stations" along the route. 

The event - developed as a fundraiser in support of Caudwell Children - encourages families and individuals of all ages and fitness levels to come together, have fun and raise vital funds to support disabled and autistic children across the UK. 

The charity is also offering a special 20% discount for participants registering during the May Bank Holiday, available from Saturday 24 May to Saturday 31 May, giving fun runners the perfect chance to get involved at a reduced price.

Kathryn Turner-Morgan, Challenges Manager at Caudwell Children, said "We're thrilled to welcome back our Colour Runner as we celebrate 25 years of Caudwell Children and Stoke-on-Trent's centenary. 

"Collaborating with Stoke-on-Trent City Council has been fantastic, and we're determined to make this our biggest, most vibrant event yet.

"We encourage as many individuals, schools, and local businesses as possible to get involved to help us change disabled and autistic children's lives. With a fully accessible route, it's a challenge the whole family can enjoy."

As a Colour Runner, participants will receive a Caudwell Children Colour Runner t-shirt to wear during the event, a finisher's medal to mark their achievement and access to fundraising resources and support.

The run is a non-competitive, fully accessible 5km, where participants can walk or run, and wheelchair users will also be able to take part.

Cllr Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "I am thrilled that we are working in partnership with Caudwell Children and adding the Colour Runner to our stacked centenary programme.

"Caudwell Children carry out amazing, important work that has supported SEND children for 25 years. This event is a great opportunity to raise money for a worthwhile cause, whilst also having fun and celebrating 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent.

"The course is for all ages and abilities, so I encourage everyone to register for the event. It promises to be a fun day out that everyone can enjoy."

To find out more about the event visit the Caudwell Children website here.