Riverside Half Marathon and 10k

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George and Dragon, Lancaster
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Run along the Lune Valley Estuary and soak in the riverside scenery on a half marathon or 10k run. The mostly flat, out-and-back course starting from Lancaster Quay is perfect for all experience levels of runner. Come along for your finisher's medal.
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Half Marathon and 10k
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Sun, Aug 17, 2025
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Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Where and when

Location
George and Dragon, 24 St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RB, UK
Start times
Sunday, Aug 17, 2025
Half Marathon: 11:00 AM10k: 11:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Riverside Half Marathon and 10k
Distance
13.1mi
£24 - £32
Distance
10km
£17 - £23

Route information

Terrain Pavement / Road
Elevation Mostly flat
Take on a half marathon or 10k at this riverside running event. Beginning at the George & Dragon Pub at Lancaster Quay, the course will mainly be run along the Lune Estuary footpath, providing a nice flat route for runners to enjoy. Make sure to embrace the stunning views of Lune Valley and aim for a PB on this fast course.
The half marathon route goes as far as Halton before turning back to finish at Lancaster Quay.
Here is a link to the course map.
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What's included

  • Finisher's medal
  • Finisher's T-Shirt (half marathon only)
  • Prizes for top finishers
  • Toilets
  • Drink stations
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How to get there

George and Dragon, 24 St George's Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RB, UK
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Parking
There is 3-hour parking available at the quay outside the George and Dragon. There is also additional unrestricted parking on New Quay Road by the new building.
By Public Transport
Lancaster Station is a 10-minute walk to the George and Dragon. Lancaster Station has regular services to Glasgow Central, London Euston and Edinburgh, which stop at Preston, Wigan, Oxenholme and Carlisle.

Event day logistics

09:30 Registration opens
11:00 10k and Half Marathon start
Race Packs
All entrants must collect their race packs from the registration desk on the day of the event. Nothing will be posted out in advance.
Age Requirements
  • 10k: Entrants must be 15 years or older to enter
  • Half Marathon: Entrants must be 17 years or older to enter
Club Runner Entry
Members of Lancaster Runner's Club will receive a discounted rate. If you pay the lower rate and are not a member of the club you will have to pay the additional balance at the registration on the day of the event.
Drink Stations
Drink stations are located approximately every 3 miles along the course.
Fancy Dress
You are welcome to wear fancy dress. Please be mindful about what you wear as roads and cycleways are not closed to the public.
Headphones
It is not recommended to use headphones when you run as you will need to be aware of what is around you and you must be able to take instructions from the marshals.

FAQs

Is there a bag drop at the Riverside Half Marathon and 10k?
There is limited baggage storage at the George and Dragon, bags are left at the owner's risk.
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When will I get my race pack for the Riverside Half Marathon and 10k?
All entrants must collect their race pack from the race HQ on the day of the event.
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How old do I have to be for the Riverside Half Marathon and 10k?
Entrants must be 17 years or older to enter the Half Marathon or 15 years or older for the 10k.
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Reviews

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