A RECORD number of runners are expected to take to the streets of Stubbington this weekend for the annual Stubbington 10k road race.

The event, organised by Stubbington Green Runners & AC, takes place on Sunday, January 15.

Around 1,400 runners are expected to compete in what is one of the biggest 10km events on the south coast.

The race is now in its 26th year, and forms part of the Hampshire Road Race League.

As a result of the event, major traffic disruption is expected in Stubbington and Titchfield on Sunday morning.

Stubbington square, which provides the finish of the race, will be sealed off from 8.30am until about 1pm.

The biggest disruption, however, will be along the B3334 Titchfield Road.

A two-mile stretch will be shut between 9.30am and 10.30am from the Red Lion roundabout in Stubbington to the Titchfield Gyratory on the A27.

Roads around Titchfield and towards Hill Head will also be shut during the course of the race as part of a series of rolling road closures.

Race director Gary Littlecott explained that diversions will be in place, and residential traffic will have limited access at the discretion of the race marshalls.

He said: “We’ve got a very good relationship with local residents who are warned in advance of the disruption. We’re very grateful once again for the tolerance and patience of residents and motorists on the day.”

Roads will be closed at the following times:
Titchfield Road: 9.30am-10.30am.
Bridge Street/Coach Hill: 9.45am-10.30am.
Posbrook Lane/Triangle Lane/Meon Road: 9.45am-11am.
Meon Foreshore/Cliff Road: 9.45am-11.15am.
Stubbington Lane North (between Bells Lane and the Red Lion Roundabout): 9.30am-11.30am.
Stubbington Green: 8.30am-1pm.