The inaugural Stockport 10k will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with hundreds of runners expected to participate in the closed-road 6.2-mile race. The event, organised by RunThrough and sponsored by health insurance firm Vitality, starts and finishes at Stockport County's Edgeley Park stadium and includes a scenic loop through Bramhall Park.
Event Details and Start Time
The race begins at 9am and concludes by 11am. A lively event village will be set up at Edgeley Park, where participants can gather before and after the race. Entry costs £34, and every runner receives an exclusive Vitality Stockport 10k finisher's medal and complimentary race photography.
Rob Sullivan, Director of Operations at RunThrough, said: "The Stockport 10K is designed to bring people together, offering runners of all abilities the opportunity to take on a well-organised closed-road race while supporting a worthwhile cause. The event is set to be a fantastic occasion for participants and spectators alike."
Route Map
The flat course is designed for steady pacing on smooth tarmac paths, making it suitable for runners of all levels. The route begins at Edgeley Park, heading along Hardcastle Road, Dale Street, and Mercian Way onto Shaw Heath. Runners then proceed along Bramhall Lane in Davenport, entering Bramhall Park from Bramhall Lane South. After exiting the park via Bramhall Park Road and Linney Road, they continue along Tenement Lane, Ladybridge Road, Bird Hall Road, and Bird Hall Lane through Cheadle Hulme and Cheadle Heath. The race turns right at the Morrisons roundabout and returns to Edgeley Park via Edgeley Road, Dale Street, and Hardcastle Road. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags.
Road Closures and Timings
Several roads will be closed on race day to ensure participant safety. The closures are as follows:
- Hardcastle Road: 6am to midday
- Booth Street: 8:30am to 9:15am
- Shaw Heath, Cale Green: 8:30am to 9:25am
- Bramhall Lane: 8:30am to 9:50am
- Bramhall Park Road and Linney Road: 8:30am to 10:10am
- Tenement Lane: 8:30am to 10:20am
- Ladybridge Road, Bird Hall Road, and Bird Hall Lane: 8:30am to 10:45am
- Dale Street, Mercian Way, Edgeley Road: 8:30am to 11am
Charity Support and Community Impact
The event is held in support of the Stockport County Community Trust. Eddie Owen, Head of Health & Wellbeing at the trust, said: "We're delighted to be supporting this new community 10K and bringing people together at Edgeley Park for what promises to be a fantastic event. This is a fantastic opportunity to get active, support an important cause and be part of something that will have a lasting impact on our local community. Every entry will help us continue delivering our free health projects and move us closer to our goal of funding a brand-new health initiative for an entire year."
Getting There and Spectator Information
Stockport train station and Davenport station are both within walking distance of Edgeley Park. Car parks are available in Edgeley and the town centre, but organisers advise allowing extra time due to road closures. Spectators are encouraged to stay in the event village to watch the start and finish, or along closed road sections in Edgeley. Organisers request that spectators be respectful of runners and aware of the closures. Results will be chip-timed and available live on RunThrough.co.uk after the race.
