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Road closures implemented for Leicester half marathon and 10k
Overview
Rolling road closures and parking restrictions are in place across Leicester for the annual half marathon and 10k race. Over 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the events, which start and finish at Victoria Park and wind through the city centre, Thurmaston, Birstall, and Watermead Country Park. Roads are expected to fully reopen by 13:00 BST.
Key points
- More than 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the Run Leicester half marathon and 10k race.
- Races start and finish at Victoria Park from 09:15 BST on Sunday.
- The route covers the city centre, Thurmaston, Birstall, and Watermead Country Park.
- Rolling road closures and parking restrictions are implemented to keep the route clear.
- Roads affected by the race are expected to reopen fully by 13:00.
- Some city centre bus services are diverted to nearby stops while the race is in progress.