Saturday 16th May 2020

starting at 11.00am from the Blackpool's Middle Walkway, North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2JQ.
  • Event Info
  • Entry Info
  • Route Info
  • On the Day Info
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A fast but undulating course around the coastal front of Blackpool. Its a little cracker with a few tough inclines to get the heart rate going and build up some stamina. The event is suitable for all types of runner, fast and slow, young and old. As always a warm FCR welcome awaits you.
• Bespoke Medal to all finishers •
• Chip & Gun Timing •
• Personalised Bib Numbers •
• On-Course Hydration Stations •
• Race Commentary and Photography •
​• All abilities welcome •
Online Entry
Anyone can enter the event, whatever your ability, as long as you are aged over 17 on the day of the event. The entry fee is payable upon registering and is subject to the event terms and conditions.
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• Standard Entry Fee £18.00
• UK Athletics Club Member Entry Fee £16.00 (Must hold a valid competition licence)
• Fylde Coast Runners Member Entry Fee £12.80
Postal Entries will not be accepted. Online Entry will close one week before the event unless sold out before. Entry may be taken on the day of the event but not guaranteed. Please see announcements on our Facebook page.
Here is your route for the event... It is certified accurate and the AUKCM Certificate Number is: 14/182
BIB NUMBER COLLECTION
You have two options for collecting your bib number (race pack) for the event
  • Collect from the Events Office (Unit 1a Hoo Hill Estate, Blackpool, FY3 7HJ)
    Pre-Collection from Monday 11th May. We are open Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm.
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  • Collect on the day from Race HQ (details below)

Your bib number should be fastened securely to the FRONT of your running top. The chip timing tags are pre-attached so make sure you don’t fold, cut, deface or damage in any way or you will not get a finishing time. Pins to attach your bib number are supplied if you need them.

T-SHIRT COLLECTION
If you have pre-ordered a commemorative race tech t-shirt, these can be collected from the registration area. Purchase information is printed on the front of your race pack so please show this when collecting.

RACE HQ
The event is staged from Blackpool's Middle Walkway which is just north of North Pier opposite the Grand and Imperial Hotels. The registration desks open at 9.00am and close at 10.45am

CAR PARKING
There is plenty of car parks in Blackpool, and there is also on-street parking available. 

BAGGAGE DROP & KEY DROP
There is an ‘un-manned’ baggage drop area located next to the registration area for small bags, jackets etc. Do not leave any valuables in the baggage area, just essentials needed after your run. We also have a key lock-box for your car keys. This is located at the Registration Area. Place your keys into your race pack envelope and hand over to the staff for safe keeping during the event.

TOILETS
Portable toilets are available at the event, located near to the start area. Make sure you don’t leave it until the last minute to use them, they will become very busy just before the start. 

RACE START & ROUTE
You need to get yourself into the starting lane at least 10 minutes before the gun fires as there will be important safety announcements and possibly emergency info which you will need to hear. MP3/iPods must NOT BE USED on the start line.  The course is fully signed and marshalled. 
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HYDRATION STATIONS
Bottled water (500ml) will be available at the following locations;
  • Registration (Pre-Start) 
  • 3 miles & 7 miles on the route​
  • Finish 
Refreshments will also be given out at the finish.

MEDICAL SUPPORT
The expert team from Remote Medical Services will be on-hand should any medical issues arise. They will be patrolling the course on their response bikes and located at the finish line. Make sure you complete the contact and medical form on the back of your bib number before competing.

AWARDS & RESULTS
All finishers will receive an amazing bespoke medal. Individual prizes and team prizes will be awarded in the following categories;
  • 1st 3 Men Overall
  • 1st 3 Ladies Overall
  • 1st Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65/70+
  • 1st Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60/65+

The awards presentation will take place next to the registration area at approximately 2pm. All prizes must be collected on the day, they cannot be posted out after the event. You can check category results from the ‘Event Support Trailer’ during the event.

Results, giving your official gun-time and chip-time will be published on the events website shortly after the event at www.fyldecoastrunners.com

DEFERRALS/TRANSFERS
If for any If for any reason, you cannot join us at your chosen event, 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. We do not issue refunds. Use the form on the events website to make changes to your entry. Visit the events website at 'click' deferrals from the homepage.