A charity race which has raised millions for hospice care will return next weekend.

The Herts 10K will take place on Sunday, October 6 with a new venue and new routes, raising funds for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.

The event was set up 19 years ago by Lawrence Levy, chairman of St Albans City Football Club.

Since then, it has raised millions for hospice care, supporting adults and children with life-limiting illnesses.

Mr Levy said: "Thousands of elite and beginner runners have taken part over the years.

"So, whatever your ability, grab your running shoes, do something great for yourself and your family, and feel even better knowing you are supporting a vital local charity that will one day help you or someone you know."

The 19th annual race will take place at the new location of Herts County Showground, Dunstable Rd, St Albans.

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, which is based in Watford, has introduced a new 5K route and a 1K family-friendly fun run to encourage more people to participate.

The 10K is open to runners aged 14 years and over, while the 5K is open to children aged 11 years and over.

The fun run is open to everyone, but children under the age of eight years need to be accompanied by a paying adult.

Tracey Hancock, director of fundraising at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, said: "The Herts 10K is a much-loved and well-supported event in the area so we’re delighted to be making changes this year to make it even bigger and better than ever before.

"Every penny raised by the event will be used to fund our vital hospice care services for local people who are living with a life-limiting illness."

Standard entry to the 10K race costs £30, with tickets for the 5K costing £16 and the fun run at just £10 per person.

10K and 5K runners will receive a t-shirt and medal on finishing and will be chip-timed.

Fun runners will receive a treat at the end of their race.

To find out more, visit renniegrovepeace.org/herts10k.