Route revealed for huge running and cycling festival taking over town this summer

The route for the 2022 edition of Stockport’s 10K running race has been unveiled. The race, which also features one-mile and 5K events, forms a key part of the StockSport Festival taking over the town this summer .

Now, with the June 26 race less than three months away, bosses have unveiled its running route. Every finisher will receive a medal and T-shirt, with the three fastest men and women also earning a trophy.

Running is not the only sport on offer — with cycling races and BMX stunt displays on the billing — plus ‘goodie-giveaways’, and urban cycling races to enjoy. The day before the event (June 25), Cheshire Cycling Club members will lead a scenic bike ride through the rural areas of the borough.

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“This event is about much more than health and fitness,” council leader Elise Wilson explained. “It is about all ages coming together as a community. Making friends. Having a laugh.

“Feeling part of a town that shares your ambition for it to be a world-class place in which to spend time and have fun. So, I hope as many people as possible attend and showcase what Stockport really is all about: it’s a fantastic community.”

The 10K route begins in St Peters Square, before heading along Millgate and Churchgate to Woodbank Park. It then loops around the park, coming back to the town centre via Newbridge Lane and Great Underbank, finishing by St Peter’s Church.

StockSport will run on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 9am-10pm. You can reserve your spot in a running race online.