Helensburgh residents are urged to take note of ‘rolling road closures’ ahead of next week’s Babcock 10K race through the town.

The run will start at 7.30pm on Thursday, May 4 and roads will be shut between 7.20pm and 8.35pm – with the closures following the runners as the race goes on.

Helensburgh Amateur Athletic Club have let residents who live near the race route know of the approximate times of the road closures.

As the run starts on Cardross Road, the street will be closed between 7.20pm and 7.45pm alongside 7.55pm and 8.30pm, Red Gauntlet Road, and Old Luss Road.

Old Luss Road, East King Street, and Grant Street will be closed between 7.35pm and 8.30pm.

Lomond Street, East and West Argyle Street, Woodend Street, Rhu Road Higher and Cumberland Avenue will be shut between 7.40pm and 8.20pm.

Between 7.45pm to 8.10pm, Cumberland Avenue, Kidston Drive, Cairndhu Avenue, and West King Street will be closed.

From 7.45pm to 8.20pm, West King Street, Woodend Street, Colquhoun Street, and West Argyle Street will be shut.

Finally, Talisman Crescent and Cardross Road will be closed from 7.25pm to 8.35pm as racers will finish at Hermitage Academy.

The race is set to attract hundreds of runners from throughout the UK – with some even coming from overseas.

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Race director Debbie Savage said: “This year the council have required us to have a TTRO [Temporary Traffic Regulatory Order] which will mean a series of ‘rolling road closures’ around the course as the race progresses.

“We will endeavour to minimise the impact on local residents and motorists alike.

“Our race forms part of the Babcock 10K series, formerly the Polaroid 10K series, which is the oldest road running race in Scotland.

“As such it has become an important fixture in many runners’ calendars.

“It also helps to showcase Helensburgh and hopefully encourages runners from further afield to returns and enjoy the town’s amenities.”

The Helensburgh race is the first in this year’s Babcock 10K series, with the second being held at the Shettleston racecourse in Glasgow and the third in Dumbarton.

Top runners will compete to win £6,000 in cash and Start Fitness vouchers with £200 on offer for the men’s and women’s individual winners in each race and bonuses of £200 for participants who achieve course and series records.

Every 10K finisher will be awarded a medal and gifted Start Fitness running merchandise while series entrants will be given a long-sleeved top commemorating their participation in all three runs.

For more information visit babcock10kseries.co.uk