Thousands of runners are set to hit the streets of Warwick and Kenilworth this weekend as the Two Castles Run returns for 2024.

The annual event organised by the Rotary Club of Kenilworth and Leamington Cycling and Athletic Club will see runners complete the 10km distance between Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle on Sunday (June 9).

The route will take the 4,500 runners from the centre of Warwick, through Leek Wootton and onto Kenilworth where they will finish in the grounds of the castle.

This weekend will be the 40th year of the race, with entrants raising money for causes of their own choice.

Runners will leave Warwick Castle at 9am and head through Warwick along Coventry Road towards Leek Wootton via Hill Wootton Road.

They will then turn right onto Warwick Road, then left at The Anchor Inn along Woodcote Lane.

Then they will join Rouncil Lane, then Rounds Hill before heading along John O'Gaunt Road, Fishponds Road, Castle Road and left into Brays Car Park.

The Two Castles Run 2024 route (image via Google.maps)

Warwick District Council has confirmed the following road closures.

Between 7.30am and 11.30am

• A46 Warwick Bypass Northbound slip road
• A46 Warwick Bypass Southbound slip road
• A46 Leek Wootton junction
• Coventry Road, Warwick
• Warwick Road, Leek Wootton

Between 8.30am and 11.30am

Warwick

• Junction of Smith Street and Jury Street
• Banbury Road junction with St Nicholas Park and Castle Hill
• Northgate junction with Priory Road
• Priory Street
• Jury Street
• High Street
• Junction of Swan Street
• Mill Street
• St Nicholas Church Street
• Gerrard Street
• The Butts
• Coten End
• Coventry Road

Kenilworth & Leek Wootton

• Hill Wootton Road
• Warwick Road
• Woodcote Lane
• Rouncil Lane
• Rounds Hill
• John O'Gaunt Road
• Fishponds Road
• Brookside Avenue
• Castle Road
• Castle Hill
• High St

Richard Clarke, race director from the Kenilworth Runners, said: "It's going to be a fantastic turnout for the 2024 Two Castles Run as it appears that the appeal of running between two of England's final castles is stronger than ever.

"Our respect and thanks go to all the competitors and, just as importantly, to all those who will be helping on the day to make the event possible."

More information can be found on the website here.