Posted on: Monday 1 July 2024
Up to 1,000 participants will be lacing up their running shoes for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race, scheduled for Sunday, 14 July.
In the interest of safety, a series of road closures will be implemented in Blaenavon and Pontypool between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on race day. The affected routes include:
- A4043 Cwmavon Road: From the junction of Prince Street and New William Street in Blaenavon to Old Road in Abersychan.
- Old Road
- Limekiln Road
- Freeholdland Road
- George Street
- Mill Road
- Hospital Road
- The northern section of Osbourne Road, up to its junction with Riverside.
- Riverside
- Park Road, leading up to Penygarn Road.
Runners will start the race from Cwmavon Road in Blaenavon at 9 a.m., and will all cross the finish line in Pontypool Park no later than 11 a.m.
While side roads won’t be officially closed, vehicles won’t be permitted on the race route during the event.
If you anticipate travel disruptions due to the closures, reach out to Torfaen Sports Development promptly by emailing ben.jeffries@torfaen.gov.uk, or call 01633 628936. They will coordinate traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience.
Event organiser and Torfaen Sports Development Officer, Ben Jeffries, said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the road closures. The team has been in contact with all care providers in the borough, and information has also been distributed to residents living along the affected roads.
"Our goal is to reopen each section of the route as soon as possible. We hope that the advance notice will enable residents to plan alternative routes during this brief closure.”
Last call for runners
If you want to take part in the downhill 10k race, you'll need to act fast, the closing date for runners is Wednesday 10 July. To sign up visit: Torfaen 10k (micmorristrust.co.uk)
Volunteers needed
Torfaen Sports Development is seeking volunteers to support the event. In return, individuals will secure a complimentary spot in next year’s race.
To register your interest or sponsor this year’s race, call 01633 628936 or email holly.hinchey@torfaen.gov.uk