Around 3,500 runners are expected to take part in the fifth Altrincham 10k, which returns to the town this Sunday, September 7th.
The race, which is open to runners of all abilities, starts and finishes in the town centre.
Organiser RunThrough has just confirmed Nike and SportsShoes.com as lead sponsors.
Nike will use the partnership to showcase its latest road running footwear, such as the Vomero Plus, Pegasus and Structure models.
SportsShoes.com will also be present on race day alongside Nike ambassadors, including GB triathlete Katie Halligan, ultra-runner and radio presenter Hattie Pearson and Manchester-based artist Emma Evans.
Matt Wood, Co-Founder of RunThrough, said “Welcoming Nike as title sponsor of the Altrincham 10K, alongside our long-standing partner SportsShoes.com, is a huge milestone for the event.
“This partnership highlights the growth of our community and the strength of our brand. We can’t wait to support the thousands of runners taking part in the Nike Altrincham 10K Presented by SportsShoes.com.”
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
It will once again start close to Gran T's Coffee House on Stamford New Road, before heading up Railway Street, The Downs, St John's Road and then all the way up Hale Road into Hale Barns.
From there, runners will turn left into Shay Lane and then on to Roaring Gate Lane and Whitecarr Lane, before the route hits Hale and Timperley with Clay Lane and Grove Lane.
The last stretch sees runners turn on to Moss Lane, with the finishing line just over the Moss Lane Bridge close to the junction with Stamford New Road.
Here’s the full route on a map:
Altrincham business discounts and offers
The race starts at 9.30 on Stamford New Road but the build-up will begin earlier in the morning with entertainment in the event village, on Cross Street and Shaw’s Road, with many of the town’s cafes and coffee shops opening early.
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's the full rundown of participating businesses:
The Christie Charity will again be the official charity partner for this year's race.
