town centre set to host new 10k race

Action from this year's Quayside 10k which is also organised by RunThrough

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Road racing returns to Morpeth town centre on Sunday morning - with the new Morpeth 10k being contested for the first time.
Organised by running events company RunThrough, the 10k is being delivered in partnership with Morpeth Harriers.
The race offers participants a road-closed, out-and-back, route with the start and finish lines positioned prominently in front of the town hall clock tower. 
Race Director Chris Parr said: "We are delighted to join forces with Morpeth Harriers and Athletic Club for the inaugural Morpeth 10k. This partnership signifies our collective dedication to promoting fitness, well-being, and a love for running within the community."
The event will be raising funds for the Percy Hedley Foundation charity.
David Swinburne, Chairman of Morpeth Harriers, said: “Morpeth Harriers are delighted to be working with RunThrough to bring road racing back to Morpeth town centre on what is bound to be a grandstand morning of action.
"We hope the race will attract runners of all abilities from our town and surrounding areas, whether they are elite or club runners, those who like to take on a local parkrun, or perhaps those just wanting to take part in a well organised local event on what is a new course.
"This should be a good one for spectators, families and supporters wanting to watch, and the club and RunThrough are of course grateful for the support of the local authority to enable the race to go ahead.”
Registration for the Morpeth 10k is open here, inviting runners of all abilities to participate in a day of fitness, fun, and community support.
There will be an A race for runners expecting to finish in under 40 minutes and a B race for those expecting to take longer than 40 minutes. They start at 9am and 9.25am respectively.
RunThrough will organise and deliver 240 events in 2024 including the Tatton Park 5k and 10k, as well as other prominent events such as the Run Media City 5k and 10k and the Northwich 10k.
Morpeth Harriers is providing marshals for the event. If you are able to assist please see here for more details.