UP to 6,000 runners are set to take part in this year’s Asda Foundation York 10k race on Sunday.

Places are still available, and anyone who has not yet signed up can do so until 9am on Friday by visiting www.runforall.com for details.

Starting and finishing on Knavesmire, the race has been described as “the UK’s most beautiful city run,” with the picturesque route taking runners past famous sights including York Minster, the city walls and Clifford’s Tower.

About 500 children will take part in their own running event for free – the Arena Group York 10k Mini and Junior Run.

Adult runners limbering up for the race include York accountants who are swapping their suits for running gear. A team of 14 members of staff from York-based Garbutt & Elliott will be running to raise funds for the York Blind and Partially Sighted Society.

Nigel Shaw, partner at Garbutt & Elliott, said the society was a thriving, self-governing local charity, working to help people with sight problems be independent, providing information, practical help and support.

To support the team, go to https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/garbuttandelliott.

Also running will be BBC Sports presenter Eleanor Oldroyd – taking part in her first 10k – and Look North TV anchorman Harry Gration, who lives in York and is using the event as a warm-up for The Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon in October.

Eleanor said: “I’ve never been someone who’s very sporty and it’s been a constant battle to get more active.

“The training has gone really well so far. I’ve gone back to the gym and I’m lighter and fitter than I was in my 30s. I’m really looking forward to race day.”

Meanwhile, York City Knights are offering free admission to Sunday’s clash against Kingstone Press Championship leaders Sheffield Eagles for anyone who competes in the York 10k that morning.

Runners just need to turn up at Huntington Stadium with their badge number as proof they took part in the 10k. Kick off is 3pm.