City of Preston 10K set to return with new route due to Old Tram Bridge demolition

The SPAR City of Preston 10K will return later this month.

Sponsored by SPAR for a third year in a row, through its association with James Hall & Co. Ltd, the race will begin at 9.45am on Sunday 22 September.

Starting and finishing on the Flag Market – where the athletes’ village will be located – the route will take in Avenham Park and run alongside the River Ribble.

Organisers confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, that the route had been changed due to the demolition of the Old Tram Bridge.

Delivered by QBE Media Ltd, the events team behind The Tour, a four-day running event across Tameside and Glossop, the SPAR City of Preston 10K is set to once again create a fantastic local running race to inspire active lifestyles in local communities.

QBE are committed to creating an enjoyable occasion for the whole community, and the popular My First Mile event for adults and children will also be an option for people to book in advance or sign up to on the day.

All finishers will receive a commemorative SPAR City of Preston 10K medal and technical T-shirt, and the race includes official chip timing, route markers at every kilometre, and a fully marshalled route.

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Emma Marsh, CEO of QBE, said: ‘’We are proud to be working with SPAR to deliver another great community event. 

“The SPAR City of Preston 10K is an event for all the family, whether you are running, a spectator or volunteer and we cannot thank SPAR enough for their ongoing support and commitment to our cause of helping North West communities live happier and healthier lives.”

Philippa Harrington, Marketing Manager at James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR UK’s primary retailer, wholesaler, and distributor for the North of England, said: “The SPAR City of Preston 10K is always a brilliant event and James Hall & Co. Ltd is so proud of its Preston base. We look forward to seeing hundreds of runners taking to the start line.”

Register and find out more about the 10K and My First Mile via SPAR City of Preston 10K on the Let’s Do This website.

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