Council explains decision to cancel 10k run
BBCThe decision to cancel this year's Hull 10k race was due to "the scale of ongoing and planned works across the city's road network", the city council has said.
The annual event, organised by Run For All, was due to take place on 31 May, but it was announced on Monday it would not go ahead.
A Hull City Council spokesperson said the authority was unable to grant approval for the event to take place on the proposed route due to schemes including the Freetown Way closure and Drypool Bridge works.
They added: "These essential schemes significantly reduce the available network capacity needed to safely host an event of this size."
The spokesperson said the council understood people would be disappointed.
They added: "We want an event that works well and creates a positive experience for all involved. We are working with the organiser with a view to potential routes for 2027."
On Monday, Run For All blamed ongoing roadworks for the cancellation. It added the race had already been moved to accommodate rugby league fixtures.
Organisers said they had contacted entrant and offered them the option of transferring to another Run For All event, deferring to 2027 or a refund.
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