Residents, motorists and businesses are advised that a number of roads in Grimsby will be temporarily closed on Sunday 7 June to allow the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k to take place safely.
Thousands of runners, volunteers and spectators are expected to attend the event, which starts at 9am and runs through the town centre and surrounding areas.
Race overview
Date: Sunday 7 June
Start time: 9am
Start location: Grimsby Town Hall
Finish location: People’s Park
Runners: More than 3,000
The route runs along Scartho Road, Louth Road and Peaks Parkway, before turning onto Welholme Road and finishing in People’s Park.
Road closures: key times
Town Hall Square and Doughty Road: closed from 6.30am
All other roads on the route: closed from 8.15am
All roads are expected to reopen by: 11.45am
Advance warning signs are in place along the route.
Full road closure details are available at: ØRSTED GREAT GRIMSBY 10KM 2026 – Tape2Tape
Please note: Abbey Walk Multi Storey Car Park is closed.
A message from the race organisers
Tape2Tape, organisers of the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k, apologise for any inconvenience caused by the road closures. Neil and Nicola Pattison, race directors, said:
“The Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k is one of the biggest sporting events in the area, attracting runners from across the country.
“The race supports many local community groups and charities and encourages people to stay active, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.
“Our number one priority is the safety of runners, volunteers and the public. We ask that drivers do not attempt to access the race route, as this puts runners, volunteers, including children, and themselves at risk.
“Thank you to everyone for their patience and support.”
Affected roads
The following roads will be closed for part of Sunday morning:
• Town Hall Square
• Doughty Road
• Abbey Road
• Bargate (Brighowgate to Nuns Corner) – A1243
• Scartho Road A1243 (including roads accessed from it)
• Louth Road A1243 (including roads accessed from it)
• A16 Peaks Parkway (Louth Road roundabout to Welholme Road)
• Welholme Road (A16 Peaks Parkway to Bargate A1243)
Important access information
Grimsby Hospital
Access to the hospital will be maintained at all times
Public access during road closures will be via Second Avenue
Hospital managers and East Midlands Ambulance Service have plans in place
All hospital departments have been informed to support patients with appointments
Scartho Top and surrounding streets
No access or exit at Scartho Top from Matthew Telford Way
A staffed contraflow on Pelham Avenue will allow access to Waltham Road
This applies to:
• Scartho Top
• Pelham Avenue
• The Oval
• Crake Avenue
• Sophia Avenue
• Ferriby Lane
• Fauconberg Avenue
Louth Road will be closed
Wintringham Road
A contraflow will be in place, including temporary removal of the one way system at Wintringham Road East. This will allow access to Hainton Avenue, Applies to:
• Wintringham Road
• Farebrother Street
• Legsby Avenue
• Ainslie Street
• Lambert Road
• Ludford Street
• Abbey Drive East
• Lampton Grove
• St Olafs Grove
• Abbots Way
It will not be possible to cross Welholme Road from Peaks Parkway through to Bargate.
Louth Road roundabout / Becklands Estate
Access and exit will be maintained towards Tollbar roundabout
Louth Road residents
Anyone needing to leave Louth Road is advised to park in Southfield Avenue before 8am, allowing a left turn onto Waltham Road.
Please be kind to volunteers
Volunteers in high visibility jackets will be stationed at road junctions to help manage the event and keep everyone safe. They are giving up their time to support the community and will do their best to provide updates and alternative routes where possible.
The race organiser asks that all residents and motorists treat volunteers with patience and respect.
Get involved
It’s not too late to volunteer on the day. Visit www.greatgrimsby10k.com for more information.
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