Menu

Preston Road Races to celebrate 15 years since we became a city

Posted on - 19th November, 2016 - 7:00am | Author - | Posted in - Preston News, Sport, What's On in Preston

img_7811

To celebrate 15 years since Preston became a city, two road races are being held in 2017 in Walmer Bridge.

Both 5 and 10 mile races will be taking place at Walmer Bridge Village Hall, on Gill Lane, Preston on Sunday 13 August next year.

The 5 mile race will take the scenic route around the Walmer Bridge Village Hall and the surrounding area.

The 10 mile race will follow the same route as the 5 mile, however athletes will have to complete two laps of the course.

The races, organised by Conteq Events, will start at 9am and finish around 1pm and hope to be as successful as previous event such as the Lostock Hall Carnival 5k.

Organiser Michael Brennand is hoping the event will be a great success, and is planning on making a fun filled day that all the family can enjoy featuring special guests.

He said: “The road races are open to all and hopes to become an annual event.

“It will be a great day out for everyone, Preston’s own afternoon olympics, and we hope to inspire people to train in the sport.

“Top runners in the region have already signed up to participate.”

Read more: Onesie Run UK is coming to Preston in support of Rock FM’s ‘Cash for Kids’ charity

Organising is ongoing for the event, however a range of competitions are currently being planned in the run up to the races to help celebrate 15 years of Preston being a city.

Competitors must be over 16 to take part in the 5mile race and over 17 to take part in the 10 mile race.

The 5 mile race is priced at £12 and the 10 mile race is £17.

UK Athletics members are eligible for a £2 discount.

Tickets can be purchased online and you can follow the Facebook Page

Entries for the races close on Thursday 10 August 2017 at midnight.

Will you be taking part in Preston Road Races? Are you celebrating 15 years since Preston became a city? Let us know in the comments below

Share
Preston in pictures Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - Shelley Assurance Building 241019Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - TSB Bank, 96 Fishergate 241019Entering Preston Bus StationRamp to the Car Park at Preston Bus StationClaytons Gate PrestonWaiting, Preston Bus StationPreston [Listed Building Grade II] - NatWest Bank, 97 Fishergate 241019Preston - former NatWest Bank, 1 Fishergate 241019 View more
Advertisement
Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement
News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement
Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails