Two Castles Run between Warwick and Kenilworth Castles cancelled - but it could return later in the year

Organisers of this summer’s Two Castles run between Warwick and Kenilworth have cancelled the event for the second year running - but are hoping to move it to the autumn instead.

The annual race is organised by Kenilworth Rotary and Leamington Cycling and Athletics Club and would have been run on Sunday June 13.

However, race organiser and Rotarian Philip Southwell said: “The pandemic has made the decision to cancel inevitable but we are looking at perhaps being able to reschedule the race for September or October.”

Such a move would be welcomed by Richard Thornton, joint senior partner of Leamington law firm Blythe Liggins, which has been the main sponsor since 2005.

He said: “The Two Castles is an excellent event which attracts some 4,000 runners and raises more than £100,000 a year and in these calamitous financial times for charities it is more vital than ever that this event takes place.

"Last year’s cancellation was a serious financial blow for local charities and it would be wonderful if this year’s event could be successfully moved to the autumn.”