The Altrincham 10k returns this Sunday, 4th September, after the success of its inaugural event last year.
Thousands of runners are expected to line up for the event, which will start and finish in the town centre.
The Altrincham 10k is open to runners of all abilities whether it will be your first 10k or your 50th.
Each mile will be accurately marked out with distance flags and there will be plenty of helpers along the course to keep you on track and encourage you all the way to the finish line.
Runners will receive an official chip timed result, free race photos, a brand new themed medal and plenty of post race snacks and refreshments.
Altrincham 10K road closures
The event will start at 9.30am and there will be road closures in place between 6am and 12pm on the day.
The roads affected include:
- Stamford New Road (6am-12pm)
- Railway Street, The Downs, St Johns Road and Ashley Road (9am-9.40am)
- Hale Road (9am-10.15am)
- Shay Lane (9.10am-10.30am)
- Roaring Gate Lane (9.10am-10.45am)
- Whitecarr Lane and Clay Lane (9.15am-10.55am)
- Grove Lane (9.15am-11.15am)
- Moss Lane (9.20am-11.30am)
The Altrincham 10K route
The event itself will start on Stamford New Road before heading up Railway Street and The Downs. After turning down St Johns Road, runners will join Ashley Road and then Hale Road all the way into Hale Barns, turning left down Shay Lane and then left onto Roaring Gate Lane. Turn left onto Whitecarr Lane and left again onto Clay Lane, before turning right on to Grove Lane and then right on to Moss Lane. The road then continues into Altrincham town centre, with the finish line just before the junction with Stamford New Road.
Here’s the full route on a map:
Entertainment during the event
The event village is located on Cross Street and will open from 7.30am on the day. Also based there will be GMP Bike Marking, TfGM’s Active Travel Roadshow, Radio Alty, sports massages and a kit stall from organisers Runthrough.
Many of the town’s cafes and coffee shops will be opening early including Gran T’s Coffee House, Cafe Nerd and Common Ground.
Altrincham BID has coordinated many of the town’s businesses to offer special deals and discounts for visitors to the town centre on Sunday.
Here are all the details:
For more information, visit altrincham10k.com.
