The Leamington Spa Half Marathon is set to return next month for its eighth year, taking place on Sunday, 15 June.

Organised by Raceways, a successful community interest company, the event has a strong track record of engaging thousands of adults and children through its various sporting initiatives.

Having sold out for the last seven consecutive years, demand for this year's race is expected to be high.

Organisers are encouraging early entries, stating: "Enter today and get Sunday 15th June 2025 in your diary for what is sure to be a great race and a memorable family day out!

"We'll see you there!"

The traffic-free course will start and finish in the heart of Leamington Spa, beside the Royal Pump Room Gardens.

Runners will head north out of the town through scenic Warwickshire villages, passing farmland and countryside, before returning to the town centre for the finish.

Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors, based in Leamington Spa, return as headline sponsors for a second year.

The firm will once again field a team of runners made up of both staff and clients.

Jamie Connolly, Managing Director of Thomas Flavell & Sons, said, "We are extremely pleased to be sponsoring the run for the second time in 2025. Last year's event was fantastic, with a great atmosphere and many spectators cheering on the runners.

"I hope to participate in the half marathon myself this year, but we'll see how the training goes!

"Otherwise, I'll definitely be taking part in the Kids Fun Run with my daughter.

"We'll have a stand in the Pump Room Gardens, so make sure you come down and see us."

This year, the race will raise funds for Safeline, a specialist charity in Warwickshire dedicated to preventing sexual abuse and supporting those affected.

Safeline offers free, specialist, and tailored support to anyone impacted by sexual abuse and rape.

Their services include free counselling, helplines, independent sexual violence advocates (ISVA), and early interventions to prevent abuse.

Additionally, Safeline provides the National Male Survivor Helpline and a National Telephone and Online Counselling Service for people aged 16+ who were affected by sexual abuse before age 18.

Runners can choose to enter the race for free by committing to raising £100 for Safeline.

A portion of the race profits will also be donated directly to the charity to fund ongoing support for individuals and families.

Finishers will receive medals, and there is an optional t-shirt available in an effort to reduce landfill waste.

All participants will benefit from chip timing, post-race snacks, and the option to purchase race photography.

After the event, runners and spectators are encouraged to enjoy Leamington Spa's vibrant scene of cafés and pubs and eateries.

The Pump Room Gardens will serve as the #LeamHalf Event Village, located just a short walk from the start and finish lines, Event HQ and the children's zone.

Safeline will be hosting the Kids Mile, a free-to-enter Kids Fun Run which starts and ends next to the adult finish line and all children receive a free medal.

Several roads in the area will be closed on Sunday, 15 June 2025, between approximately 6:00am and 2:00pm.

A full list of affected streets is available online.

For further details, visit the organisers' website.