Humber Bridge Half Marathon postponed for 16 weeks due to 'traffic management' issues

The Humber Bridge Half Marathon and Fun Run has been postponed for 16 weeks until September with organisers citing "traffic management" changes as the cause of the delay.

Due to Covid, there has not been a Humber Bridge Half Marathon since 2019. The half marathon will now be combined with the Hull Marathon & Relays, which itself will now finish at Hessle High School with the half marathon. Event organisers have apologised for "any disappointment caused to those hoping to do both races".

The Humber Bridge Half Marathon and Fun Run was to be held on the same day as Hull 10K on Sunday, June 12, but will now take place instead on Sunday, September 25.

Posting on social media on June 1, event organisers said: "The 2022 Humber Bridge Half Marathon & Fun run will be postponed by 16 weeks until Sunday 25 September 2022. We know many of you are looking forward to the race after a 3 year gap. We will now be combining the race with the Hull Marathon & Relays powered by Eon Visual Media which will now finish at Hessle High School with the Half Marathon.

"The delay has come about due to some changes to how the traffic management for the event needs to be implemented, and the time frame to apply for the necessary changes is not possible for the original date. Our main aim is to ensure the safety of those that take part is our top priority."

All entrants to the half marathon have been emailed about the change in plans. "We have made the decision to combine the events due to the lower entry numbers across both events alongside finding a suitable alternative date for the Half Marathon at short notice," event organisers added.

Hull Marathon and Relays are continuing to accept entrants, while the half marathon and fun run has reopened