County Mall in Crawley has confirmed that it will remain open as usual on Sunday, 10 May 2026, despite significant road closures throughout the town for the annual Run Gatwick event.
The shopping centre, located opposite Crawley railway station, will maintain access for visitors throughout the day. While the centre will remain open, the North Car Park will be closed from 8:00am until 2:00pm due to road closures on College Road. The South Car Park will remain accessible to shoppers via Station Way from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
Run Gatwick, which is organized by Run Series Ltd in partnership with Crawley Borough Council, West Sussex County Council, Sussex Police, and Manor Royal BID, will see roads across the area closed from 8:00am to 2:00pm to accommodate up to 5,000 participants. The event features both a half marathon and a 5k race, which start and finish at Southgate Park.
Shoppers planning to visit the centre’s 80 stores and 200 brands during the event are advised that Metrobus services will continue to operate, though routes will be diverted to access the town centre. Residents and visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys due to the expected traffic disruptions.
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