Midlands Today presenter Shefali Oza will be on the starting line of the Knowle Fun Run on Sunday May 14 among thousands of runners and spectators.
The event, which attracts runners from all over the West Midlands and beyond, is raising money for three charities - DebRA, Crossroads and Mind.
Shefali, who presents the weather reports and the news, will start the race and then present the trophies and awards to the successful runners.
She said: "I'm delighted to be supporting the Knowle Fun Run this year, following in the footsteps of other celebrities including my colleague, Kay Alexander, in hopefully helping to boost the interest in the event.
"With so many runners' help the Lion's club have raised so much money in the past for so many different charities, it's important to keep up that impetus.
"And what better way than through fitness and fun. However, having said that, I'll be sticking to the fun part while leaving the running to the rest of you. See you in May!"
Last year's Fun Run raised over £30,000 for charity with over 1,800 runners taking part in the individual, team and mini runs.
Organiser John Heard said: "We are delighted that Shefali has accepted our invitation to set the runners on their way and award the trophies and prizes we have lined up this year.
"Entries for the Run are already mounting up on our new website www.KnowleFunRun.org.uk, where full details of the Run can be found. We hope that entrants will help us by registering on line early this year."
Anyone able to help the Lions organise another successful run, marshalling or otherwise, should contact John on 01564 777694
