Hundreds of runners are set to take to the streets in Middlesbrough as the annual 10k and 3k races get underway for another year. 

The event - organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All - sees local families, charity fundraisers, and athletes alike run through the heart of the town and past some of its well-known landmarks. 

Participants of all ages and abilities will be taking on the challenge this year, with both races taking place on Sunday (September 1). 

The race office and baggage area - where people can drop their items - will open from 7am ahead of a mass warmup at 8.45am. 

The 10k route will kick off from Centre Square at 9am, with runners being taken past Albert Park, the Dorman Museum, Teesside University, the Transporter Bridge, and the Riverside Stadium before heading back to Centre Square for the big finish. 

For those panicking about water on the run, fear not, as 300 ml bottles of water will be available on course at 4.5K and 8K and 500 ml will be available at the finish line. 

Shortly after, at 11am, the warm-up for the 3k race will begin. 

At 11.15am, the 3k race will kick off from Centre Square, being open to children aged three and over. Runner will make their way from Centre Square, along Vulcan Street, past Middlesbrough College and then back to Centre Square for the finish line.

Those aged between three and eight need to be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that there isn’t a baggage store for this event so participants are asked to leave their bags and any extra clothes with family and friends.

The runners will be pushed along the event - which is in partnership with Everyone Active and Middlesbrough Council - by the crowd, which line the streets with banners and bundles of enthusiasm and cheers. 

Participants are also invited to wheel, walk, jog and run as organisers wish to make the event accessible to all abilities.

Those involved have been encouraged to fundraise for a chosen charity or one of the event's partner charities; the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Leo’s, the Teesside Family Foundation, Home Start Teesside and the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke said: “The Middlesbrough 10k has a deserved reputation as one of the region’s flagship running events, and that’s why people come back year after year.

“It’s for runners, walkers and charity fund-raisers of all ages and abilities, and those who come from far and wide are guaranteed the warmest of Middlesbrough welcomes.

“Good luck to all those taking part on Sunday and thank you for making this brilliant event so special.”

Tristan Batley-Kyle, Operations Director at Run For All said: “We look forward to welcoming runners of all abilities and ages to the start line this weekend.

Whether participants are running for a charity close to their heart or for their own personal challenge, we hope everyone taking part has a memorable and enjoyable race day experience.” 

Thirteen Housing Group and Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All have recently announced a multi-year partnership, with Thirteen Group set to be the title sponsor for a series of running events in Middlesbrough over a range of distances from 2k to 10k.

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Run For All and Thirteen will work together "to inspire, motivate and empower participants of all ages and abilities to sign up for their event of choice".

The event is supported by Middlesbrough Council, Everyone Active, BBC Radio Tees, Coopah, Shokz, Up and Running, High 5, Arla Protein, Marathon Photos Live and JOG ON.

General entries are still open for all events and potential participants are encouraged to go to www.runforall.com to sign up.