ROADS around Northwich will close for a new running event.

RunThrough Events’ first-ever Northwich 10k takes place next month and will see around 1,000 runners take to the roads.

A letter is being sent out to residents, warning them of 'potential disruption'.

"In light of this event, there will be traffic management procedures in place on the morning of Sunday, June 30,” the letter reads.

“These procedures have been designed to offer minimal disruption and will be managed by an expert traffic management company that will reopen roads as soon as possible and provide appropriate diversions during disrupted times.

“The race has been designed as a single-lap course so that roads can be reopened as the last runners pass by.”

The new Northwich 10k event begins and ends at Barons Quay.

Road closures will come into effect at 8.45am ahead of a 9am start.

Runners will start by head over Town Swing Bridge and along Winnington Lane before reaching Soot Hill.

After a detour around Hough Lane and Cogshall Lane, participants will run through Marbury Country Park and Carey Park before arriving back at Barons Quay.

Roads will reopen as and when the final runners have passed through, with the race due to finish at around 11am.

Anyone who lives on the route is able to claim a free entry to the race by emailing north@runthrough.co.uk.

Meanwhile, anyone expecting visits from home-carers during the race is asked to contact the same email address to arrange access contingency plans.

For more information, including a map of the route, visit www.runthrough.co.uk/event/northwich-10k-2024/.