10th Anniversary Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k & Family Fun Run 2025

Be quick off the mark to enter! When the places have gone, they are gone!!

Your fabulous 2025 Runner Guide is now ready for you to grab a brew and read from cover to cover. Whilst there will be no exam questions, it will  certainly make your race day on Sunday 1st June a more safe and enjoyable one once you have read it!

Happy reading…..>>>> Runner Guide 2025

We have a fair, open, transparent and good value for money pricing structure in place for the race.

All entry fees include a fab event medal and post-race cake*.

Standard Entry – Through to Sunday 11^th May…unless capacity reached earlier.

Affiliated: (club runners) £25; non-affiliated: £27 plus small process fee by our on-line partner

Optional Event T-shirt – £10.50

Choose your own unique runner number £2

10k Late Entry from May 12th 2025

Affiliated: £27; non-affiliated: £29 plus small process fee by our on-line partner

Event T-shirt: £10.50 (if still available)

Entry list

You can view the up to date entry list HERE

Fun Run

£2.50 to include Fun Run medal and cake*

Option to purchase event t-shirt from £6.99

View the Race Licence HERE

This will be located at Great Grimsby Town Hall. This is where you need to head if you have any last minute queries in relation to the race or your runner number. Access is on foot only as all of the roads will be closed in the vicinity to allow runners to congregate pre race. It is 2 minutes walk to the start line in Doughty Road.

All town centre car parks are located within a short walk of the town hall.

The 10k is FLAT, FAST, FRIENDLY and suitable for first time runners.

It starts at the iconic Great Grimsby Town Hall, heads out on some main roads through the town and passes through some great communities who support you all the way. You will then have a great stretch (we think this bit is ever so slightly down hill!) along Peaks Parkway where you will be welcomed by cheer stations and drummers.

You will eventually finish in the glorious Victorian Peoples Park in the centre of Great Grimsby to a rousing welcome!.

ROUTE  MAP

You can view the race route >>>RACE ROUTE

Medical provision

UK Athletics specify the amount of medical coverage that is needed at any road race that they licence. With our ethos of safety being our number one priority, we always far exceed the minimum requirements. We will have a fully staffed first aid post at the finish as well as one out on the course.

Marshals

Our team of Course Marshals are from 7 local charities who all receive a financial donation from the race, plus some free entries to enable them to raise much needed funds.

They will be in place at every road junction, for the safety of all runners as well as other road users. Please ensure that you obey the instructions of marshals at all times. There will be more than 100 volunteer marshals on the course, so please show your appreciation as you run past them.

There will also be a team of Cycle Marshals out on the route plus many other volunteers at the start and finish. Please give them a big smile and a thank you….when you have got your breath back!

Risk assessment

A risk assessment complying with UK Athletics requirements will be regularly updated as planning for the race progresses.

Lead car/cyclists

A lead car and cyclists will be on the course ahead of the lead runners warning other road users that runners are on their way.

Road closure & traffic management information during the  Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k

Sunday 1st June 2025

The Great Grimsby 10k is a really important event for the area. It attracts thousands of runners from miles around.

The race supports many local community groups and charities in the fantastic work they do in our communities. It is also a big motivator to keep people moving in the support of their physical and mental well-being.

Link to race route – https://www.plotaroute.com/route/910162

As race organisers our number one priority is the safety of our runners, race volunteers and the general public.

North East Lincolnshire Council have authorised a temporary traffic regulation order for the race. This is legally binding and prevents traffic from entering the race route and some surrounding streets before and during the race.

You must not drive onto the race route as you will potentially be putting the runners, volunteers(of which many children will be helping out) as well as yourself at risk.

A traffic management company will have responsibility for managing all Road closures during the event.

Roads will start to close from 630am with the network expected to be back to normal by 1145am.

We acknowledge that this may cause disruption to some people for which we are sorry, but respectfully ask you to plan ahead making minor adjustments to your normal routine.

Emergency services

The plan to close the Roads has been agreed with all emergency services. They have plans in place so it is business as normal for them

Grimsby Hospital (DPOW)

Hospital managers and East Midlands Ambulance Service have a plan in place so that access to the hospital is maintained at all times.

Any members of the public wishing to access the hospital during the Road closures can do so via Second Avenue.

All hospital department heads have been advised of the road closures so they can communicate plans to anyone with a pre-arranged appointment.

Hi-Viz Jackets

You will see lots of people in hi viz jackets at all Road junctions. These are volunteers who are giving up their time to make the event safe and enjoyable for all. They will do their best to keep you updated about what is happening and where feasible offer up alternate routes to assist you.

We ask that you are kind and respectful of these super volunteers.

Town Hall Square

Great Grimsby Town Hall Square and Doughty Road will begin to close from 0630 hrs.

All other Roads

All other Roads will start to be closed down from 0800 hrs.

We expect the full network to be back to normal by 11.45.

Advances Road closure signs

You will see lots of signs around Grimsby, indicating times that roads will be closed. This is the absolute worst-case scenario and roads will be opened up on a rolling basis as soon as it is safe to do so.

Rest assured; we will open sections of road up as soon as safely possible.

Race Timeline

• Start line – Doughty Road/ town hall area closed from 0630 hrs.
• 0800 hrs all other affected Roads close – please see below
• 0845 course ‘locked down’ our safety car will travel the route.
• Race starts at 0900 hrs.
• 0930hrs start area/town hall area re-opens.
• 0940hrs – abbey Road/Bargate/ Nun’s corner re- opens.
• 1000hrs – Scartho Road/ louth Road a1243 re-opens.
• 1045hrs – A16 Peaks Parkway re-opens.
• 1100hrs – Welholme Road/Park drive and surrounding Roads re-open.
• 1145hrs – Anticipated all roads open.

Main Roads affected

Townhall 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

We have some solutions in place

Scartho Top and surrounding streets

There will be no access/egress at Scartho Top from Matthew Telford Way.

There will be a staffed contraflow in place on Pelham Avenue allowing traffic to use Waltham Road. This is for Scartho Top, Pelham Avenue, The Oval, Crake Avenue, Sophia Avenue, Ferriby Lane, Fauconberg Avenue.

Louth Road will be closed.

Wintringham Road

Contraflow including temporary removal of one way at Wintringham Road East to allow access/egress onto Hainton Avenue.

This is for Wintringham Road, Farebrother Street, Legsby Avenue, Ainslie Street, Lambert Road, Ludford Street, Abbey Drive East, Lampton Grove, St Olafs Grove, Abbots Way

Please note it will not be possible to cross over Welholme Road from Peaks Parkway through to Bargate

Louth Road roundabout/Becklands estate.

Access/egress maintained towards Tollbar roundabout.

Louth Road

Anyone wishing to leave Louth Road is advised to park up in Southfield Avenue prior to 8am. This will allow you to turn left onto Waltham Road.

Community Impact

We have put in place an extensive plan to advise as many people and businesses of the road closures. Inevitably it is not possible to let everyone know, but we do our very best………..

This includes amongst others…..

• Thousands of letters posted to residents
• Visits to affected businesses
• Delivery companies
• Buses and taxis
• Supermarkets
• Health services
• Care homes
• Advances warning signs
• Local media
• Social media

Large advanced notice of road closure signs will be in place 3 weeks before race day.

Regular social media posts will be posted.

Park and Stride

Grimsby Institute, Nuns Corner, Grimsby DN34 5BQ
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Use the Hereford Avenue entrance. It’s approximately a ten minute walk to Town Hall Square where you need to gather pre race and similarly back from the finish line in People’s Park. This is an unattended car park.

Accessibility parking

The areas in and around the start line and Town Hall area will be closed from 7am for the safety of all runners. The closest car parks to the start line is either Freshney Place or Burgess Street…see below.

The roads in and around the finish area in People’s Park will close from 8am.

If you have any queries in relation to accessibility parking issues please e mail neil@tape2tape.co.uk or telephone 01472 824894 and we will assist you.

Freshney Place Shopping Centre East Multi-storey Car park (DN31 1ED)
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FREE Parking from 7.30am courtesy of Freshney Place.
Enter Grimsby on either the A180, A46 or A16 and then follow the signs for ‘Town Centre’, the car park is accessible from Frederick Ward Way near the Primark entrance.  ANPR is in use at the  entrance. When you leave teh car park press the buzzer and let them know you took part in the race and you will be allowed out without paying.

Duchess Street Car Park. DN32 0RH
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FREE parking courtesy of North East Lincolnshire Council. This is a 5 minute walk to the Town Hall and start line areas.  Avoid teh Town Hall Square area as the roads around there will be closed from 7am.
For anyone who attended the event in 2023 and before please note Abbey Walk Multi-Storey Car Park is closed until further notice.

Visit the NELC website for pay and display car parks in Grimsby town centre.

Details HERE
Coach parking at the Council’s Burgess Street car park, just off the A16 Victoria Street South. The nearest postcode is DN31 1PB

Cash prizes for first, second and third placed male and female:  first £250, second £150 and third: £100. These will be awarded on gun time.

All remaining prizes will be awarded on chip time. Team prizes will be calculated on aggregate time for their team members

Corporate Challenge: Fastest 3 males and 3 females per team will count towards the corporate cup. This will be based on finish times. Trophy for first, second and third teams.

Running Club challenge:  first four male and first four female runners to count.

Under 20’S Trophy for first  male and female in this age category.

Veterans prizes: trophy for first  male and female runner in the following age categories: male 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 and female 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70,75,80,85

The race is inclusive and we encourage entries from all runners, irrespective of their  ability. We encourage anyone who has any concerns about the course and whether or not it is  suitable for their individual circumstances to contact Nicola by e mail Nicola@tape2tape.co.uk or telephone 01472 824894. We will be happy to meet with you on the course and discuss any areas of concern you may have.

10KM Course

The 10km course itself is flat, on wide tarmac roads(with the exception of the last 100m which is on grass), which should make it suitable for athletes in wheelchairs.

You are however encouraged, irrespective of your ability, to contact Nicola@tape2tape.co.uk or telephone 01472 824894 to discuss your individual circumstances so we can jointly decide on the best start time or position in the field for you.

Fun Run Route 

The 1k route is all on paths around apart from the last 100m which is on grass.

Age

We are bound by Run Britain rulings which state the minimum age for the 10km race is 15.

The Fun Run is open to all ages.

Parking

There are plenty of parking spaces close to the start/finish area.

Visual impairment

Any visually impaired athlete is encouraged to run with a guide, who has a hi-viz tabard on denoting their role. Entry into the race is free for a guide, please contact Nicola@tape2tape.co.uk or telephone 01472 824894.

TAPE2TAPE EVENTS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENT

Here at Tape2Tape we are committed to ensuring our events are sustainable and have minimum impact on the environment.

‘To be a litter free race encourage recycling to reduce waste.

To help achieve this we aim to ensure that we reduce the amount of single use items at the event. This includes all our meal and drink providers. We encourage our race participants and attendees to be litter/waste free by being mindful to dispose of items properly, recycling where possible. Our aims are to ensure that more is being recycled at our events.

We encourage runners not to bring single use plastic bottles to drink on the route, we have adequate water stations, all with recyclable paper cups. If runners do carry a bottle, we ask that they please try to ensure that it is a reusable one.

We have a recycling tent at the finish line of the Great Grimsby 10k. This is so everyone can head over to the tent with their litter and waste, there will be a small team to assist you in placing it in the right bins! Together we can recycling as much as we can at this event!

Some of the other ways that we ensure we maintain a positive environmental impact and ensure our events are sustainable, they include:

• Working closely with our local authority at North East Lincolnshire Council who assist us by collecting all recyclable race packaging and disposing of on our behalf
• Optional tee shirts
• Using recyclable paper cups at all water stations
• Paper cups (that you can refill for free) will now be used at the finish line
• A designated recycling station will be at the finish area
• Any discarded clothing left on the start line by runners is collected and then donated to a local charity who receive funds for the recyclable weight
• No paper material is posted out to participants – key information is emailed out by a full colour PDF race brochure
• We do not give away post-race goody bags that containing paper items/leaflets etc.
• We endeavour to use an electric lead car in the race to reduce emissions around the race route
• Spare event medals are donated to a local charity to reuse or recycle for funds
• We encourage runners to bring along old trainers, medals and clothing that will be recycled by a local charity
• Using local service providers
• All our refreshment providers are required to use recyclable, cups, trays, etc.
• Encouraging car sharing where is safe and appropriate to do so
• Provide a park and stride for runners and spectators so emissions are reduced in the town centre
• Encourage local people to walk or cycle to the events.

If you would like to get involved or offer any advice or support, please do not hesitate to contact nicola@tape2tape.co.uk or Tel: 01472 824894.

According to legend, Great Grimsby was founded in the ninth century by a Danish Viking. The name Grimsby is thought to have originated from the Grim’s by, or ‘Grim’s Village’, based on Grim – the Danish Viking thought to be the founder of the town.

Grimsby is today a thriving modern town offering excellent facilities for education, shopping, leisure and work.  Grimsby is undergoing a radical transformation as part of a 25-year vision for the town, including the recently completed £6million town centre regeneration project, key developments on the docks, and exciting leisure developments in the town centre and beyond.

Once the world’s largest fishing port, the town is now benefitting from the rise of the offshore renewable energy industry and is a European centre for food processing.

North East Lincolnshire in a nutshell

North East Lincolnshire – home to the UK’s largest port and the seafood capital of the country.  North East Lincolnshire covers 192 square kilometres and includes the port towns of Great Grimsby and Immingham, the resort town of Cleethorpes and the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The population is about 157,300 and there are about 70,000 households.

Chart-topper Ella Henderson, motorbike ace Guy Martin, Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin and Joanne Clifton, Miranda star Patricia Hodge, elephant man John Hurt and Australia’s most-despised soap character, Mrs Nell Mangel, played by actress Vivean Gray, are all from the borough.

Legendary music producer and former fish factory worker Rod Temperton is from Cleethorpes. He wrote and produced many of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits including Rock With You, Off the Wall and Thriller.

Elton John’s 1974 track ‘Grimsby’ was written by Bernie Taupin about his time in the town as a teenager. One line reads: “Oh England you’re fair, but there’s none to compare with my Grimsby. Through nights of mad youth, I have loved every sluice in your harbour.”

North East Lincolnshire’s key business sectors are:  ports and logistics, food processing, energy and renewables, chemical and process, housing and development and the visitor economy.

Great Grimsby top facts

Grimsby Dock Tower was designed as hydraulic tower by James William Wild and he modelled it on the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, Italy. It stands 61m (200ft) high and was completed on 27 March 1852.

A miniature version of the Port of Grimsby can be found at Legoland Windsor – it features the Dock Tower, Corporation Bridge and other local landmarks.

Grimsby and Immingham handle more cargo than any other port complex in the UK

Grimsby is at the forefront in serving the developing offshore wind energy industry. Our headline sponsor Ørsted plus Centrica, RES Offshore, Siemens and E-on have all based their offshore operations and maintenance teams at the docks.

Grimsby is the UK’s major car import terminal with 500,000 vehicles handled each year

And of course, there’s a lot of fish…

Traditional Grimsby Smoked Fish enjoys Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in recognition of its long history of curing

Grimsby is Europe’s Food Town with around 500 food-related companies based here

60 per cent of all seafood eaten in the UK is processed in Grimsby and the Humber

The seafood industry is worth £2.5bn to North East Lincolnshire

Grimsby is the UK’s seafood capital with more than 100 fish related companies – including Young’s, Morrisons, Icelandic Seachill and Saucy Fish Co

Grimsby’s fish market handles some 21,000 tonnes of fresh fish each year

Grimsby is the destination for 60 species of seafood from more than 30 countries

Grimsby has the largest concentration of cold storage facilities in Europe

£5.6m Humber seafood Institute at Europarc to support the UK seafood industry

Not long after Birdseye launched the first frozen fish fingers in the USA in 1955, Grimsby’s Eskimo Frozen Foods created their own version made with whole pieces of fish.  One of their first marketing promotions was to give buyers of their fish fingers a photograph of an up and coming young group called The Beatles.  Today, 114 packets of fish fingers are thought to be sold every minute in shops across the UK.

The Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k has been helping charities since 2016, and this year is no different.

The much-loved event is more than a road race. It brings the community together to raise thousands of pounds for various charities and provides a wealth of volunteering opportunities.

Neil and Nicola Pattison, race directors from Tape2Tape, said: “We’re delighted this staple event in North East Lincolnshire’s calendar can support so many local charities and community groups, as well as bringing the community together for a fantastic race through the town. We wanted this event to be more than just a race, and with the support of so many, we have achieved this.”

Full details of the 2025 charities will be revealed asap.

This is an inclusive event of 800M (half a mile) in length, which is open to people of any age who may wish to walk, jog, run, roll or stroll or be pushed in a pushchair or wheelchair. Starting in Peoples Park near to the band stand, the route takes you on the tarmac path inside the park before finishing with about 100m on the grass in front of all the crowds. You will complete the route through the huge finish arch to the sound of the Taiko Community Drummers.

Only £2.50 to enter with all finishers receiving a lovely medal and sweets. £2 of the entry fee will go to a local charity(to be decided).

Number collection is from Peoples Park where the fun run takes place. On Saturday 31st May 10am until 2pm from the bandstand or race day from 8am from the Tape2Tape gazebo.

Map of the route can be viewed HERE

Get race-ready in style with our exclusive Great Grimsby 10K Training T-Shirt!

This fantastic, sweat wicking tee is perfect for all of your training needs including those all important training runs! Join us and show off your race-day commitment

Reduced price of only £8.98 plus postage/packing. Normal price £10.50.

Click on the tee shirt to order.

There is loads of information out there to cover off every distance and every ability. Some runners do like to follow a rigid training plan, others are happy to to run as they see fit.

We have our very own 10 week 10k training plan. For anyone running the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k your plan starts on Monday 24th March. You can view the plan here 10K Training plan – 10 wks

Neil recalls following a training plan for his first marathon at The Potteries in the early 1990’s. He used Runners World which to this day still offer up a great range of FREE training plans. It worked then so……!

These are suitable for all ages and running abilities.https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training-plans/

Why not have a peruse of our TAPE2TAPE RUNNNG EVENTS

Freshney Place will be open pre-race and has plenty of toilets inside for you to use.

There will be an ample supply of portable toilets in front of Great Grimsby Town Hall, which is where you need to gather pre race. This is about 2 minutes walk to the nearby start line.

There will also be a supply of loos in the finish area in People’s Park.

6 toilets in each location will have a supply of sanitary products should you need any. These portable loos will have a sign indicating that they are stocked with such products.