ORGANISERS of a Worcestershire trail run are aiming to make its second year even better than the first.

Buoyed by the barnstorming success of their inaugural race in 2017, Bredon Cricket Club will be welcoming even more entrants to their tower run this time round.

More than 150 people are expected to tackle the 299m ascent of Bredon Hill, near Pershore, on Sunday, May 27.

Last year just over 100 took on the challenge.

The run again starts and finishes at 10am at the club in Hill Close, Westmancote.

The marshalled route follows pretty country lanes, tracks and paths to the top of Bredon Hill.

The summit is marked by an Iron Age fort and the 18th-century Parson's Folly tower, and it boasts glorious views of the surrounding countryside.

Entry costs £15 and includes a pre-race warm-up.

After the run, participants and their families and friends wil enjoy a fun day at the cricket club with musical entertainment from local band Kings of the Hill. There will also be a barbecue, and a bouncy castle for younger children.

Later in the afternoon Bredon Cricket Club will take on a side from the village's football club in a friendly 20-over fixture.

Money raised by the run will be shared between the cricket club and the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Cricket club chairman Neil Hall said: "Last year's tower run was a tremendous success.

"We were thrilled with the compliments we received from the entrants, and we're determined to make it even bigger and better this year."

Run organiser Jennie Warren said that although many entrants would be aiming to test themselves, the run is mainly about having fun.

“People should go at their own pace, and they can even walk it if they want to.”