Blackpool Festival of Running

The famous Blackpool Festival of Running returns, with an added twist… we are also staging an extra three events on Saturday for the whole family to enjoy. As always the event is run on Blackpool’s Promenade’s passing all the great landmarks and tourist spots. This event is ideal for all the family and Blackpool is always a great weekend away! Didn’t get into the London Marathon? Come and join the only alternative, join us here at the seaside.

The marathon is a two lap course and is very flat for the PB chaser’s out there. Race facilities include bottled water stations approximately every 3 miles, toilets located at regular intervals, chip timing, full race commentary, race photography and full medical support.

The half marathon is a one lap course and is very flat for the PB chaser’s out there. Race facilities include bottled water stations approximately every 3 miles, toilets located at regular intervals, chip timing, full race commentary, race photography and full medical support.

The 10K is a one lap course and is very flat for the PB chaser’s out there. Race facilities include a water station at halfway, toilets located at regular intervals, full race commentary, race photography and full medical support.

The 5K event is open for all runners over the age of 11 on the day. Everyone is welcome, young and old, fast and slow. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the Blackpool Festival weekend.

The 2K event is open for all runners over the age of 6 on the day. Everyone is welcome, young and old, fast and slow. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the Blackpool Festival weekend.