A date has been announced for a popular 10k run in Leamington Spa as it returns for its 20th event – with 20 free tickets on offer to celebrate its milestone anniversary.

The Wright Hassall Regency 10k Run will return on Sunday 7 April, once again organised by the Leamington Round Table and supported by title sponsor local law firm Wright Hassall.

The event has become synonymous with Leamington since it was founded in 2004, emerging as a popular course for running clubs and fundraisers alike.

Over the years it has helped to raise more than £440,000 for local good causes ranging from charities to community groups.

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Leamington Round Table and Wright Hassall are giving away 20 free places, with each winner also receiving a commemorative t-shirt.

Entrants must simply outline in 100 words or less why they want to take part in the event and what makes it so special, sending their answer to regencyrun@wrighthassall.co.uk before the competition closes on 20 December at 23:59 GMT. Winners will be chosen by the organisers and informed by email on 22 December.

The Wright Hassall Regency 10k Run starts at 10am and takes runners through some of the best parks and gardens Leamington Spa has to offer, starting at Newbold Terrace East and finishing at Mill Gardens, next to Jephson Gardens.

The course is a combination of paved surfaces and bridleways, with all road sections closed to traffic, making it both a safe and quick course to get around.

All entrants will receive a medal, with a cash prize for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-placed male and female runners, while trophies will also be awarded to teams and age category winners.

A free 1k Kids Run also starts at 11am.

Entries to the 10k run open on 1 January at regency10k.co.uk with tickets costing between £16 and £22 and available until the day of the event. Places are limited and people are advised to book.