Event Date
Sunday 24th May 2020
Start Time
11.00am • Check-in opens at 9.30am
Venue 
The Giant Mirrorball on Blackpool's South Promenade
  • Event Info
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  • On the Day Info
  • Route Maps
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Introducing the Blackpool Beach 10k & 5k. A gruelling, yet fun and rewarding event on the beach of Blackpool and St. Annes. There are two routes for each of the distances, a "high-tide" route which runs the first and last kilometre on the main promenade walkway and a "low-tide" route which is run entirely on the beach...
The event is suitable for all abilities of runner. The sand is mainly hard-packed so standard road trainers can be worn. We do not recommend running bare-foot. 
• 10k & 5k Routes
• Chip Timed
• Personalised Bib Numbers
• Bespoke Medal to all finishers 
• Baggage Storage
• Race Photography

Register today for the event...

10k Standard Entry
£15.00
Minimum age 15 and over on day of event
10k UKA/ARC Entry
£13.00
Minimum age 15 and over on day of event. Must be a member of a UK Athletics or ARC Club.
10k FCR Member Entry
£10.40
Minimun age 15 and over on the day of the event. Must be a current member of Fylde Coast Runners.
5k Standard Entry
£12.00
Minimum age 11 and over on day of event
5k UKA/ARC Entry
£10.00
Minimum age 11 and over on day of event. Must be a member of a UK Athletics or ARC Club.
5k FCR Member Entry
£8.00
Minimun age 15 and over on the day of the event. Must be a current member of Fylde Coast Runners.

Everything you need to know...

Registration 
All competitors must pre-register for the event using the online entry facility. Online entry closes the week before the event. Entries 'on the day' are subject to availability.
Bib Numbers
All competitors must wear a personalised bib number on the front of their running top or jacket. The bib number also carries the chip timing tag which must be clearly visible as you go over the start and finish lines. Safety pins are available if required.

Your bib number can be collected from FCR HQ the full week before the event. You can also collect on the day of the event, see below.
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When you have your bib number, there is a contact/medical form on the back which needs to be completed before you start. When you're ready it needs to be pinned to the FRONT of your running top, with the silver timing tag visible. Don't bend, remove, break or stick any pins through your tag as it won't work!
Venue
The event is staged at the Giant Mirrorball on Blackpool's South Promenade. The check-in desks and registration opens at 9.30am in the event marquees. 

​The nearest postcode is FY4 1BB

Here you will find all the facilities for the event including;
• Bib Number collection points
• Race Start & Finish
• Toilets
• Baggage Storage
• ​Secure Key Drop Box
• Medical Facilities
• Event Enquiry Point​
The event venue facilities are open from 11.00am. Remember, we don't have time limits so there is no need to worry about anything closing down! Just concentrate on enjoying your day.
Water Stations
A water station is available on the 10k route at the halfway point supplying 500ml bottled water. Water is also available at the finish of both events.
Baggage Storage
You will find a baggage storage marquee located next to the collection points. Use this facility to store essential items you will need for when you have finished your event. Do not leave any valuables as this area is not manned.
Key Storage
We have a key drop facility available throughout both days. Use your empty envelope after collecting your bib number to place your keys in and hand to a member of staff at the collection points for safekeeping whilst you are competing. 
Medical Support
The expert team from Remote Medical Services will be stood too for the duration of all the events. There will be paramedic responders on their bikes patrolling the courses and ambulance facilities at the start and finish areas. Should you need any assistance then alert a medic or marshal.
Parking
Being a resort town, Blackpool is full of car parks, all with varying charges and facilities. There are too many to mention, so we've cheated and used Parkopedia to help you. CLICK HERE FOR PARKOPEDIA.
On-street parking is also available but be careful not to park across driveways, hotel entrances etc.
Awards & Prizes
All finishers will receive their beautiful blingtastic medal at the finish line. Individual prizes will be awarded in the following categories;
• First 3 Men Overall
• First 3 Ladies Overall
• First Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65/70+
• First Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60/65+
The awards presentation will take place at approximately 12.15pm at the registration area. Please ensure you are around to collect your prize as we cannot post them after the event. 
Results
Shortly after the last competitor has finished, the results will be published on the events website​. The results will show your official event time and your personal chip time. If you have any problems with your results we will try and sort as quickly as possible for you. Drop us an email giving as much detail as possible to admin@fyldecoastrunning.org. 
Deferrals & Transfers
If for any reason, you cannot join us on the day, let us know at least 7 days before, and we can defer your entry to the following year or transfer your place over to a friend. If you make any changes within 7 days there is a charge of £5 to cover the costs of your printed bib number and assigned timing tags (which we have to basically throw away). We do not issue refunds. Use the following form on the events website to make changes to your entry DEFERRALS/TRANSFERS​​

Here are your routes...

10k Low-Tide Route
(decided on event day)
10k High-Tide Route
(decided on event day)