Thousands of racegoers head to Cambridge for annual half marathon
The route will take racers on a whistle stop tour of the city
Final preparations are underway in Cambridge as thousands of racers descend on the city for its annual half marathon.
This is the thirteenth edition of the race, which sees runners, sprinters and fundraisers come together to test their physical endurance.
Kicking off in 2012, the endurance test has attracted runner from across the region and beyond, bringing a vital boost to the local economy.
The route for the race will take those running the 13 miles on a whistle-stop tour of some of Cambridge's most well-known landmarks including King's College and the Fitzwilliam Museum, to name just a few.
As well as this, the final race to the finish line with a thrilling last-minute sprint through both Midsummer Common and Jesus Green, where the marathon kicks off.
Runners taking part in the event are doing so for a multitude of reasons from proving physical strength to raising money for good causes.
Previous runner Sarah, who raised funds for Cancer Research UK said: "I was used to being very active, and suddenly I had no energy after my diagnosis, which for me was the hardest part.
"But I kept my training up even after diagnosis and managed to run a full half marathon distance the day before my cancer surgery. I’m passionate about keeping active as a way of countering the side effects of treatment.
"I’m convinced it was keeping moving which helped me get over the fatigue I suffered during radiotherapy and running remains very important to me," Sarah finished.
Coverage of the event will be given live for those who are not lucky enough to see the marathon themselves, with the full results being posted to the marathon's official website.
Road closures
Full diversion signage will be in place around the city centre and on the inner/outer ring roads.
The following shows the road closures in place, which directions they run in and the times they will be in place:
Barton Road - West - 06:00-13:00
Bene’t Street - Both - 04:00-17:00
Bridge Street - Both - 04:00-17:00
Chesterton Road (between Mitcham’s Corner & Elizabeth Way) - Both - 08:00-11:30
Chesterton Road (between Mitcham’s Corner & Northampton Street) - West - 08:00-11:30
Church Lane (Trumpington) - Both - 08:00-13:00
Coton Road - Both - 08:00-13:00
Elizabeth Way (Bridge) - North - 08:00-11:30
Elizabeth Way (Section from Chesterton Road Roundabout-Milton Road) - North - 08:00-11:30
Elizabeth Way Bus Lane - North - 04:00-13:00
Garret Hostel Lane (Bridge) - Both - 04:00-11:30
Grantchester Road, High Street & Mill Way, Grantchester - Both - 08:00-13:00
Guildhall Street - Both - 04:00-17:00
Jesus Lane (Manor Street – Four Lamps roundabout) - Both - 08:00-14:00
King’s Parade - Both - 04:00-17:00
Lower Park Street (short section by Jesus Green / college entrance) - Both - 06:00-14:00
Maids Causeway / Newmarket Road (to the Elizabeth Way roundabout) - Both - 08:00-11:30
Market Hill (between Petty Cury junction to Market Street) - Both - 04:00 17:00
Market Street (between Market Hill junction to Sidney Street) - Both - 04:00 17:00
Milton Road (Gilbert Rd to Highworth Ave / A1134 roundabout) - East - 08:00 11:30
Milton Road (Highworth Ave / A1134 roundabout to Mitcham’s Corner) - West - 08:00 11:30
Newnham Road - South - 06:00-13:00
Northampton Street - West - 08:00-11:30
Park Parade - Both - 06:00-14:00
Queen’s Road - South - 06:00-12:30
Richmond Terrace - Both - 06:00-14:00
Senate House Hill - Both - 04:00-17:00
Sidney Street - Both - 04:00-17:00
Silver Street - Both - 06:00-14:00
The Fen Causeway - Both - 06:00-14:00
Thompsons Lane - Both - 08:00-14:00
Trinity Lane - Both - 04:00-11:30
Trinity Street - Both - 04:00-17:00
Trumpington Road - South - 08:00-14:00
Trumpington Street - Both - 06:00-14:00
Victoria Avenue - Both - 04:00-17:00
Wheeler Street - Both - 04:00-17:00