Altrincham 10k: How to enter and road closures

The RunThrough Altrincham 10k is taking place in September, with thousands expected to take part. The course starts and finishes in the town centre, with several roads closed especially for the event.

Taking place on Sunday 17 September, this will be the third year in a row the race has come to Altrincham. This year, race organisers are expecting around 2,5000 people to take part – 1,000 more than the previous year.

It is organised by RunThrough, the UK’s largest running events company, who also organise the Warrington Running Festival. Their aim is to encourage as many people as possible to take up running and welcome runners of all abilities.

The Christie Charity is the official charity partner for the race and anyone entering the race can help fundraise by choosing the option to run for charity when registering.

How to enter

Registration is now open for anyone wanting to take part in the race. It will close 48 hours before the race, or sooner if it becomes fully booked. Therefore it is advised that you get registered in plenty of time. The minimum age for entering is 15.

For individuals, the race costs £30 to enter, or £42 if you would like a race t-shirt. There is also a discounted group booking option for six people at £140. All bookings must be made online via the Altrincham 10k website.

All race packs include a timing chip that can be slotted into shoelaces and will record your times accurately. If you enter more than two weeks before the race, your race packs will be posted to you, otherwise you can pick them up on the day.

Road closures

The race takes place right in the heart of Altrincham and several roads will be closed between 6am and 12pm. The affected roads and times they will be shut are:

Stamford New Road – 6am-12pm

Railway Street, The Downs, St Johns Road, 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, Clay Lane – 9.15am-10.55am

Grove Lane – 9.15am-11.15am

Moss Lane – 9.20am-11.30am

What do the organisers say?

Ben Green, co-founder of RunThrough, commented: “We are delighted to be returning to Altrincham for a third consecutive year and building on the success of the previous year’s events to become a regular fixture of the Altrincham event scene.

“We are extremely grateful to Trafford Council for their support and collaboration, enabling us to put on what is set to be a fantastic event. We can’t wait to welcome all of the runners who will be taking part no matter if this will be their first or fiftieth time running a 10k.”

Cllr Cath Hynes, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Leisure, Arts, Culture and Heritage, said: “We’re always happy to work with partners like RunThrough. The Altrincham 10k will be a fantastic event to watch but even better to take part in. It will be a great way to keep fit and challenge yourself, and runners can also raise money for a great cause at the same time.”