Charity runners in North West Leicestershire are being called upon to support the district's most colourful event of the year. After enjoying huge success in 2016, the Coalville Colour Run is returning bigger and better than ever before, with people from across the district – and further afield – being encouraged to join the fun.

More than 500 people took part in the inaugural Colour Run last year raising £10,000 for charity in the process. The fun, colourful, fund-raising race will return on Sunday, September 17.

Leicestershire-based charity Living Without Abuse is once more teaming up with North West Leicestershire District Council to organise the popular event and will again be the beneficiaries, with all funds raised going towards their work to support children and adults who have suffered from domestic violence in the Leicestershire area. The event is organised by Living Without Abuse and sponsored by North West Leicestershire District Council along with support from several local businesses.

Gina King, head of fund-raising at Living Without Abuse, said: "The Coalville Colour Run received a fantastic reception in 2016 and everyone who took part had a thoroughly enjoyable day. We want to go one better this year and hope to see even more entrants, and an increased fund-raising total for our incredibly important charity.

Thousands of people are expected to attend the Colour Run
Thousands of people are expected to attend the Colour Run

"If you're not running, but fancy getting involved, there are plenty of volunteering opportunities on the day – just get in touch. It really is a hugely fun family event that we encourage anyone to get involved in whether as a runner or a spectator."

Kay Greenbank, head of economic development at North West Leicestershire District Council, added: "Our support for the Coalville Colour Run is part of our scheme to build confidence in the town. We want to bring more people into Coalville and showcase its accessible green spaces and great community spirit.

"We know some people were disappointed that they missed out this year, so have created more spaces and I hope people take the opportunity to get involved and join in with this brilliant family event."

The Colour Run is an approximately 5km course that will take place in and around the centre of Coalville, starting at the Market Hall car park , running alongside the precinct, over to Coalville Town Football Club, taking in Snibston Country Park and the Urban Forest, passing Memorial Square and finishing in Coalville Park.

Four colour stations dotted around the route will blast runners with colour. Everyone (including those who haven't done the run) is then invited to a finish line paint party in Coalville Park, including live music, various local business stalls, and food.

Businesses that would like to sponsor the Coalville Colour Run are asked to contact Gina King on gina@lwa.org.uk . Registration is now open at www.giving-back.co.uk/coalville-colour-run.asp . Anyone who would like to see what last year's event was like can see the promotional video at www.nwleics.gov.uk/coalvillecolourrun