What to expect during town's new half marathon
PA MediaThousands of runners are expected to pace through a town during its first half marathon event.
Organisers of the race in Kettering, Northamptonshire, said it would offer "scenic" views of the area.
About 2,500 people have signed up for the 13.1-mile (21.1-km) route, which starts at 09:00 GMT on Sunday.
With a 5km race also planned and road closures scheduled, here is everything you need to know.
What are the routes?
The half marathon will start at Wicksteed Park, before winding through the town centre.
From there, runners will go along Stamford Road to Boughton House, and through Grafton Underwood and Cranford.
Participants will then pace through Hanwood Park and Barton Road, concluding the race at Wicksteed Park.
Chris/GeographAs for the shorter 3.1-mile (5-km) route, that starts at 09:20 and ends at Wicksteed Park, taking in parts of the town centre on the way.
Both races are open to runners of all abilities.
What road closures are in place?
A series of road closures are due to be enforced from 08:30 on Sunday.
The race has been designed as a single lap course, so roads can be reopened as the last runners pass by.
While not every affected road has been named by Kettering Town Council, it has provided a map and a timeline of when roads are expected to reopen:
- 09:45 - Eskdaill Street, Newland Street, Silver Street, Dalkeith Place, Horsemarket, Queen Street and Victoria Street
- 10:00 - London Road and Bowling Green Road
- 10:15 - Stamford Road
- 11:30 - Gratfon Road
- 12:00 - Cranford Road
- 12:15 - Barton Road
- 12:30 - Race estimated to end
What has been said about the event?
Kettering mayor Craig Skinner is running the race himself and hoped people would come and cheer the competitors on.
He added: "It's going to introduce a lot of people to Kettering and show off all the best bits of our area."
Despite the half marathon's £32 entry fee, it will not cost a penny to those living along the route and keen to have a go.
That is because organisers Run Through and the town council said those affected by the disruption should have the chance to benefit from it.
Rob Sullivan, head of operations at Run Through, said it was "a token of our appreciation of your understanding of the slight disruptions caused by this event".
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