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08-03-2025
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When is Kettering half marathon and what roads will be closed?
Thousands of runners are expected to pace through a town during its first half marathon of the race in Kettering, Northamptonshire, said it would offer "scenic" views of the 2,500 people have signed up for the 13.1-mile (21.1-km) route, which starts at 09:00 GMT on a 5km race also planned and road closures scheduled, here is everything you need to know. What are the routes? The half marathon will start at Wicksteed Park, before winding through the town there, runners will go along Stamford Road to Boughton House, and through Grafton Underwood and will then pace through Hanwood Park and Barton Road, concluding the race at Wicksteed Park. As for the shorter 3.1-mile (5-km) route, that starts at 09:20 and ends at Wicksteed Park, taking in parts of the town centre on the races are open to runners of all abilities. What road closures are in place? A series of road closures are due to be enforced from 08:30 on race has been designed as a single lap course, so roads can be reopened as the last runners pass not every affected road has been named by Kettering Town Council, it has provided a map and a timeline of when roads are expected to reopen:09:45 - Eskdaill Street, Newland Street, Silver Street, Dalkeith Place, Horsemarket, Queen Street and Victoria Street10:00 - London Road and Bowling Green Road10:15 - Stamford Road11:30 - Gratfon Road12:00 - Cranford Road12:15 - Barton Road12:30 - Race estimated to end What has been said about the event? Kettering mayor Craig Skinner is running the race himself and hoped people would come and cheer the competitors added: "It's going to introduce a lot of people to Kettering and show off all the best bits of our area."Despite the half marathon's £32 entry fee, it will not cost a penny to those living along the route and keen to have a is because organisers Run Through and the town council said those affected by the disruption should have the chance to benefit from Sullivan, head of operations at Run Through, said it was "a token of our appreciation of your understanding of the slight disruptions caused by this event". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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- Yahoo
People on half marathon route offered free entry
People living along the route of a new half marathon are being offered free entry to take part, as an apology for any disruption. The race in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is expected to feature 2,500 runners and will see residents in the town affected by road closures. Organisers Run Through and Kettering Town Council said anyone directly affected could run for no fee. Craig Skinner, mayor of Kettering, said: "The road closures have been designed to offer minimal disruption." The event is due to take place on 9 March. The route will start at Wicksteed Park before winding through the town centre, passing Boughton House, before returning via Hanwood Park. "We hope people will come out and support the runners along the route," Mr Skinner, who is running the race himself, said. The free entry offer is open to anyone directly affected, including those living in properties at Ise Lodge, Hanwood Park and Warkton, organisers said. Rob Sullivan, head of operations at Run Through, said it was "a token of our appreciation of your understanding of the slight disruptions caused by this event". Entry to the half marathon costs £32, which includes chip-timed results, post-race refreshments, free official event photographs and a medal. A shorter 5km (3.1-mile) option, which takes in the town centre and ends back at Wicksteed Park, has also been organised for less experienced runners. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Half marathon will showcase area - mayor Kettering Half Marathon
