Stockport is hosting its very own 10k run this summer, with an exciting route running from Edgeley to Bramhall and back again.

Taking place on Sunday 19 July, the race is open to runners of all abilities, and takes a flat road circuit throughout the borough.

As a result, a few roads throughout the borough will be subject to closures during the morning.

Starting outside Edgeley Park on Hardcastle Road, runners will head through Shaw Heath, Cale Green, Davenport, Bramhall, Cheadle Heath, before finishing up with a memorable lap of Edgeley Park.

The following roads will be closed:

• Hardcastle Road | 6am-12pm
• Booth Street | 8.30-9.15am
• Shaw Heath, Cale Green | 8.30-9.25am
• Bramhall Lane / A5102 | 8.30-9.50am
• Bramhall Park Road | 8.30-10.10am
• Linney Road | 8.30-10.10am
• Tenement Lane | 8.30-10.20am
• Ladybridge Road | 8.30-10.45am
• Bird Hall Road | 8.30-10.45am
• Bird Hall Lane | 8.30-10.45am
• Dale Street | 8.30-11am
• Mercian Way | 8.30-11am
• Edgeley Road | 8.30-11am

The inaugural run is being organised by RunThrough, in partnership with Vitality.

Runners can nominate a charity when taking part, with participants who aren't sure invited to run in support of Stockport County Community Trust.

Entry costs £34, with every participant receiving an exclusive Vitality Stockport 10K finisher's medal and complimentary race photography.

Enter the race here.

Rob Sullivan, director of operations at RunThrough, said: "RunThrough is proud to be working alongside Vitality and Stockport County Community Trust to deliver this exciting new event for the local community.

"The Stockport 10K is designed to bring people together, offering runners of all abilities the opportunity to take on a well-organised closed-road race while supporting a worthwhile cause.

"The event is set to be a fantastic occasion for participants and spectators alike. We're looking forward to welcoming runners, supporters and volunteers and helping to create a special day."

Eddie Owen, head of health and wellbeing at Stockport County Community Trust, added: "We're delighted to be supporting this new community 10K and bringing people together at Edgeley Park for what promises to be a fantastic event.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to get active, support an important cause and be part of something that will have a lasting impact on our local community.

"Every entry will help us continue delivering our free health projects and move us closer to our goal of funding a brand-new health initiative for an entire year.

"We can't wait to welcome runners, supporters and families to Edgeley Park in July."

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