One of Herefordshire’s leading running events is moving into the city for its 2025 edition.
Hundreds of runners will pass landmarks such as the Black and White House and Hereford Cathedral during RUN Hereford.
The annual St Michael’s Hospice event, which regularly raises tens of thousands of pounds for the Bartestree-based charity, takes place on Sunday, 11thMay.
“We’re so excited to be bringing RUN Hereford into the city,” said Amy Johnson, Events and Community Fundraiser at St Michael’s.
“We hope as many people as possible will sign up to take part in the event. Or, if they’re not running, it would be great to see the people of Herefordshire line the streets to cheer them on.”
Many RUN entrants fundraise for St Michael’s. This cash injection is a vital boost for St Michael’s which has cared for or supported 2,495 people in the last 12 months alone; a number which has more than doubled in less than eight years.
The charity relies on community support to fund the majority of its care costs.
RUN Hereford entrants can choose from a Half Marathon, 10K or 5K course. All start on the city’s Castle Green, and end at the Shell Store in Rotherwas.
In recent years, the event has been staged from Hereford’s Livestock Market on Roman Road, and from Hereford Leisure Centre on Holmer Road before that.
“We feel this move will give the event an even greater prominence and we’re excited to welcome runners, and anyone who wants to cheer them on, toRUN on 11th May,” added Amy.
ROAD CLOSURES
To ensure the safest environment for all participants St Michael’s Hospice has arranged the following road closures across the morning & early afternoon;
St Owen Street – will be closed in it’s entirety from 9am until the last runners have exited Castle Green and passed Offas Street.
Holme Lacy Road – at the junction with Winston Road and up to the Straight Mile from 9am until the last runners have turned off Holme Lacy Rd on to the Greenway.
Hampton Park Road – at the junction with Eign Road, before the railway bridge, all the way to Mordiford Bridge. Access on to this road will be restricted at all joining roads until all runners are clear.
Diversions will be in place, with marshals on hand to answer any queries and allow access to and from homes and businesses when deemed safe to do so.
‘Every year, runners tell us how much they appreciate the support from spectators along the route, and we know they would appreciate your backing this year as they take on these new routes. We are sorry for any inconvenience the road closures may cause and would like to thank the local community for their support and understanding.’
If you have any queries, please contact Race Director: Amy Johnson on 01432 851 000
To sign up to RUN, and view other event information including the routes, click here – https://www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/how-you-can-help-us/fundraise-for-us/events/run-hereford-city-edition/
