Aerospace manufacturer, Safran, is to continue its partnership with Run Cheltenham.

The global company with facilities in Gloucestershire sponsored the event last year and has confirmed its support for the coming years.

Run Cheltenham includes a half marathon, a 10k race and accessible Community Mile event, open to all ages and abilities.

Andrew Devons, finance director at Safran, said: "We're thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Run Cheltenham across the next few years. As one of the leading employers in the wider Cheltenham and Gloucester area, we are delighted to share this news as a demonstration of our commitment to supporting the Cheltenham community.

"Following our success at last year's event, we will once again be out in force on race day, with Team Safran running to raise funds for our charity of the year Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.

"We are already on track to raise over £10,000 for Sue Ryder in 2024 and this event will give us a major platform to raise more in the coming years. Run Cheltenham in association with Safran promises to be a fantastic event for the entire community and we are very much looking forward to the race in September."

Rupert Martin, head of events for organisers WMP, said: "We're delighted to extend our title partnership with Safran. This will not only help us to develop and enhance the experience for participants and spectators, but also support us in our mission to get more people out running and raising money for local causes.

"We believe that running can help people in so many ways; improving both physical and mental health, bringing communities together and helping raise crucial funds for brilliant charities."

Run Cheltenham takes place on September 1 this year, starting and finishing at Cheltenham Racecourse.