200 runners to participate in unique Welsh language event in Wrexham – warning of road closures in town centre

Up to 200 runners will take to the streets of the town centre this week in a unique event aimed at promoting the Welsh language.

Ras yr Iaith, which will take place on Wednesday 4th July, will also raise funds for activities that will promote the Welsh language up and down the country.

Due to the event taking place Wrexham Council are warning visitors that roads in the town centre will be closed for loading/unloading and parking between 9.00am and 11.00am for the safety of the runners.

The route will see runners leave from Llwyn Isaf to Lambpit Street, along Chester Street, up High Street to Hope Street, along Hope Street to Argyle Street and across Queens Square.

There will be traffic marshalls at the Chester/Street/Holt Street junction, Yorke Street/High Street junction, Regent Street/Hill Street junction and Rhosddu Road/Egerton Street Junction ensuring traffic cannot access the route while the event is on.

Cllr David A Bithell, Lead Member for the Environment, said: “We know this will cause some inconvenience but it’s all in a good cause and it’s great to see the town centre used for such events.”