The York 10K is coming: Here are the road closures
Thousands of runners will be pounding the streets for the York 10K early next month.
The event, on Sunday, 7 August, will also generate a huge cash boost for good causes.
Organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, the race day will see a number of the city’s roads closed to ensure the safety of all those taking part.
Both the start and finish will be at Knavesmire Road, close to York Racecourse. The race starts at 9.30am, followed by the Arena Group York Fun Run at 11.45am. This race will see children and adults of all abilities take on a 1.5km course.
Knavesmire Road will be closed from midday on Saturday 6 August until 3pm on Sunday 7 August. Further road closures begin at 4am on Sunday morning, including Racecourse Road.
Bishopthorpe Road and Campleshon Road will close from 7.30am.
The rest of the closures will come into force at 8.30am. The roads affected include:
- A1036 Nunnery Lane
- Bishopgate Street
- Bishopthorpe Road
- Blake Street
- Bridge Street / Low Ousegate
- Butcher Terrace
- Campleshon Road
- Castlegate
- Church Street
- Clifford Street
- Coppergate
- Coney Street
- Cumberland Street
- Deangate
- Duncombe Place
- Goodramgate
- King’s Staith
- Micklegate
- Minster Yard
- Pavement
- Parliament Street
- Spurriergate and
- St Helen’s Square.
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The day will also include the York 10K BHP Corporate Challenge, which will see teams of all varieties from across the region come together to battle it out to be crowned Corporate Challenge Champions.
Tristan Batley-Kyle, Run For All’s Head of Events, at Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, race organiser, said: “We are really looking forward to welcoming runners to the city of York for the York 10K.
“Unfortunately an event of this scale does mean some road closures are necessary to ensure the safety of all involved.”
“We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused and will lift the closures as soon as possible.”
Full details on the York 10K is here.