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Britain's Ocean City Running Festival

Plymouth Hoe
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2NY

Tel: 01752 393338

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Britain's Ocean City Running Festival

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Prices start from £16.00

About us

Spread the word, tag your running buddies, and let's make this the most unforgettable Britain's Ocean City Running Festival yet! Together, we'll celebrate the vibrant atmosphere of Plymouth, push our limits, and achieve incredible feats.

Date: Sunday 28 April 2024

Location: Plymouth Hoe Promenade

‍♀️‍♂️ Distances: Half, 10k and 5k

Road Closures

Road closures have been implemented to ensure the safety of all participants and allow traffic to flow using diverted routes.

See the full list of road closures here.

Key road closures

  • Gdynia Way in its entirety.
  • Embankment Road westbound carriageway from its junction with Mutley Slip road B3214.
  • Millbay Road from The Ferry Port Roundabout to The Crescent will be closed from 07:00 – 09:00

Around the Hoe:

  • Citadel Road for its entirety
  • Hoe Approach for its entirety
  • Elliot Street for its entirety
  • Leigham Street for its entirety
  • Southside Street for its entirety
  • Hoe Road for its entirety
  • Madeira Road to its junction with Hoe Road
  • Lambhay Hill for its entirety

For car parking, utilise:

  • Drake’s Circus, open from 06:00
  • Western Approach
  • The Guildhall
  • Theatre Royal
  • Civic Centre – no height restriction
  • Pavilions – no height restriction

Travelling from Plymstock and Kingsbridge area towards the city centre

  • The A379 remains fully open
  • At the end of Laira Bridge Road you will be diverted into Embankment Road to Cattedown Roundabout.
  • You will still be able to turn left into Hele Terrace to access The Embankment A374 eastbound.
  • From Cattedown Roundabout you will be able to proceed into Exeter Street or Tothill Road.
  • Exeter Street will be down to one lane of traffic from 07:00 – 09:15
  • The Viaduct (westbound) will be closed to traffic from 07:00 – 09:15
  • Royal Parade (westbound) will be closed to traffic from 07:00 – 09:15
  • Union Street to its junction with The Crescent will be closed from 07:00 – 09:15

Travelling from city centre to Plymstock and Kingsbridge

Use Exeter Street A374 into Embankment Road and Laira Bridge Road

Travelling from Plympton to the city centre

From Plymouth Road join The Parkway A38 and exit at the Manadon Junction and proceed along Outland Road A386 to Alma Road.

  • Then use Western Approach or Cobourg Street.
  • If you use Deep Lane entrance to the A38 continue until The Manadon turning.

Travelling from city centre to Plympton

Either use Exeter Street A374 into Embankment Road and Laira Bridge Road
Or North Cross, Alma Road and Outland Road joining The Parkway at Manadon.

Travelling from Cornwall to the city centre

  • Exit the A38 at the Weston Mill Junction A3064 and follow the signage to the City Centre, via Wolseley Road, Alma Road A386 and Saltash Road.
  • Then use Western Approach or Cobourg Street

Travelling from the city centre to Cornwall

Western Approach to North Cross Roundabout before proceeding to Alma Road and Outland Road joining The Parkway at Manadon or via Wolseley Road to Weston Mill.

Travelling from Tavistock to the city centre

Proceed along Tavistock Road A386 and continue to Outland Road and Alma Road

Travelling from the city centre to Tavistock

Western Approach to North Cross Roundabout before proceeding to Alma Road and Outland Road joining The Parkway at Manadon.

Travelling from Exeter to city centre

  • Exit the A38 at The Manadon Junction and proceed along Outland Road A386 to Alma Road.
  • Then use Western Approach or Cobourg Street.

Travelling from the city centre to Exeter

Western Approach to North Cross Roundabout before proceeding to Alma Road and Outland Road joining The Parkway at Manadon.

 

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Season (28 Apr 2024)
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Sunday08:15 - 12:30

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