Sunday 7th January 2018

starting at 10am
from St Mary's Catholic School, Darkinson Lane, Lea Town, Preston PR4 0RJ
  • Race Info
  • Race HQ
  • Entry
  • Awards & Prizes
  • Runners Info
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ABOUT THE RUN
A fast and flat(ish) course on quiet roads... A great way to start the New Year and burn the Christmas calories off..

Now in it's 9th year, the Central Lancashire New Year Half Marathon is a great race to start the year off. The route is on quiet rural roads through picturesque villages and small hamlets. The course is well signed and marshalled all the way around. The event is strictly limited to 600 runners.
RACE HQ
The event headquarters is at St Marys Catholic Primary School, Darkinson Lane, Lea Town, Preston PR4 0RJ. There is parking available at the nearby B.N.F.L. Club on Lea Lane, which will be clearly signed and stewarded. Please do not park on Darkinson Lane as you will obstruct the finish area.

At race HQ you will find the registration desks where you can collect your race numbers, an enquiry desk if you have any questions, toilets and baggage storage. There is also a cafe to grab a brew and a fresh bacon butty.
Entry into the event is open to everyone of all abilities as long as you are aged over 17 on the day of the race. Online entry is the quickest method and we do not charge a transaction or handling fee for debit/credit cards.

The entry fee is £16 for UK Athletics/ARC Club Members and £18 if you do not run for a club.
There may be entries available on the day (don't risk it though), and these will be charged £5 extra. We do not accept postal entries.

AWARDS & PRIZES
All runners receive a commemorative medal at the finish line, along with drinks and snacks to help you recover from your run. Individual race winners are awarded prizes in the following categories:
First 3 Male winners in the race   •   First 3 Lady winners in the race
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 12.00pm at the Registration Area
Registration
Your running number needs to be collected on race day from the race venue. Registration opens at 8.30am. Please bring your email confirmation or payment receipt with you when collecting your race pack to ensure a swift collection process. You should arrive in plenty of time to avoid queues. There is an enquiry desk if you have any problems or questions about the event. There is also a supply of pins to attach your running number to the front of your running top.
Race Venue
The race venue is St Marys Catholic Primary School, Darkinson Lane, Lea Town, Preston PR4 0RJ. The registration area is within the school and there also hot and cold refreshments available. In the school you will find toilets and the baggage storage area. There are no changing or showering facilities within the venue.
How to get to the race
By Car: From J32 (Preston) follow signs for Blackpool A583, then turn right towards Lea. The race will be signed from the A583. By Train: The nearest station is Salwick with connections from Preston. Car Share: Follow the posts on Facebook to see if any spaces are available or to offer a space in your area.
Car Parking
A free car park is available at B.N.F.L. Club just around the corner from the venue. This will be clearly signed on the morning of the run. You can also park on Lea Lane once the car park has filled up. Do not park outside the school or near the start area or finish areas as this will prevent the race from starting.
Race Day
Arrive in plenty of time to allow you to park; collect your running number; get changed and visit the toilet etc. Just before the start the toilets become busy so plan your visit carefully. When you’ve got your running number, fill in the medical information section on the back. Be careful not to damage or lose your number, as replacements can’t be issued. If there’s a risk you may blackout during the race (for example if you suffer from fits), put a red cross on the front of your number. Please pin your number on your FRONT without folding or covering it - it needs to be seen by the race marshals. Do not pass your running number onto somebody else without first notifying registration - this is to ensure the results are correct and for obvious safety and medical reasons.

When you are happy that you are ready to run, make your way to the start area. The route to the start point is clearly marked. Line up behind the start line, where there will be a few safety announcements and then the race will start at 10.00am sharp. The route you are running on is open to the public so be aware of pedestrians and cyclists and general traffic. We advise that you do not wear iPods or similar devices whilst running. You may not hear marshals or indeed fellow runners if they need help! At the finish you will be awarded with your runners medal. Water will be available along with medics, should they be needed.
Water Stations & Course Aid
A water station is located at 4.5 & 9 miles on the route. Bottled water is available to all runners. The bottle cap will be removed before being passed to you. The station will be clearly signed. Please try and drop your bottles as soon as possible so we don’t litter the course too much. It also helps the crew at the stations to pick the bottles up quicker.  Do not use bottled water from the drinks stations to tip over your head as this reduces supplies for runners at the back of the field. A water station is also located at the finish area. Medics are available at the water stations and at the finish. If you get into any difficulties on the course you should alert a marshal who will get help for you.
Dropping Out, Slower Runners & Walking
If you have to drop out for any reason, and you cannot make your own way back to the race venue to collect your belongings, then make your situation known to a course steward or a member of the medic crew. Arrangements will be made to pick you up and bring you back. Priority will be made in cases of injury or illness. If you are very slow, but are determined to finish, on-course facilities may become less available. Our team at the rear of the field will endeavor to give you support and advice. At some point, perhaps through tiredness, cramp, blisters, etc, you may be forced to walk. If this happens you must move as far to the left hand side as possible to allow runners to overtake.
What if I am ill or injured?
You must be fit and well to compete in the event. Severe exertion during or soon after any illness is extremely dangerous. Do not take any chances with your health. If you find yourself in this situation you must withdraw. But do not despair! Email us before at least 7 days before the race and we can defer your entry to the following year for free so you do not loose your entry fee.
Run for charity
Raising money for charity is a big part of the Fylde Coast Running experience for many runners. You can run for any charity that may be close to your heart. Contact them directly and ask for sponsor forms. They will give you all the help and assistance you need for raising sponsorship money.