Blackpool Festival of Running
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About
The Blackpool Festival of Running returns and is even bigger and better than ever. As always, the event is run on Blackpool's Promenade's, passing all the great landmarks and tourist spots. The festival is ideal for all the family and Blackpool is always a great weekend away.
10k, 5k, Marathon, and 2 more
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Sat, 22 Apr 2023 - Sun, 23 Apr 2023
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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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Elevation
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Invite friends, earn credit
After booking your event, invite your friends to join you and you'll get £5 credit if they make it their first Let's Do This booking.
Where and when
Location
380 Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2LB, UK
Start times
Sun, 23 Apr 2023
Marathon:
9:30am | Half:
9:30am | 2k:
2:00pm Sat, 22 Apr 2023
10k:
10:30am | 5k:
1:00pm Races summary
Here's what races are available for Blackpool Festival of Running
Marathon
26.2mi
Half
13.1mi
10k
10km
5k
5km
What's included
- Finisher's medal
- Tech t-shirt
- Water stations
How to get there
380 Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2LB, UK
Get full directionsArriving by car
North Promenade is located North of Blackpool Tower. From the end of the M55 motorway, follow signs for Blackpool Tower and Promenade. The event registration area, race start and finish is not accessible by vehicles. Parking is available throughout the town. Use the links below to help you plan your trip.
Arriving by train
The nearest train station is Blackpool North. This is only a short walk away from the event registration area, race start and finish. Use the link below to see the route from the train station.
Event day logistics
Registration is open for you to collect your race pack on Saturday from 9am until 3pm, and on race morning from 6am until 9.15am.
Location
The registration marquees are located on the Middle Walkway (adjacent to the main promenade road), opposite the Hilton Hotel. The postcode is FY1 2JQ.
What you need
When you come to collect your race pack we advise you bring with you a copy of your entry confirmation, either on paper, or on your phone. Don't worry if you don't, as long as you are on the confirmation list, everything will be fine. All the race packs are in alphabetical order.
What is in the race pack
In your envelope you will find your bib number and safety pins, to attach it securely to the front of your running top. The timing chip tags are already attached to your number, so do not remove, cover, fold or tear it.
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