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Sunday 5th January 2025
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START TIME 10.00am
An amazing opportunity to burn off those festive calories. The Central Lancs New Year Half Marathon runs through some very picturesque countryside and villages. The course is flat(ish). Entry is strictly limited to 600 competitors and always sells out, so be sure to get your entry in early.
An amazing opportunity to burn off those festive calories. The Central Lancs New Year Half Marathon runs through some very picturesque countryside and villages. The course is flat(ish). Entry is strictly limited to 600 competitors and always sells out, so be sure to get your entry in early.
Pre-registration is a essential for participation in the event, and it is inclusive of individuals aged 17 and above on the event day, regardless of your athletic proficiency. We extend a warm invitation to runners, power walkers, and Nordic walkers to join us.There is NO TIME LIMIT on this event, so there is no need to worry about the course closing down or facilities not being available.
ENTRY FEES |
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Standard Entry |
£30.00 |
UK Athletics Registered Club Member (with URN) |
£28.00 |
Entry is subject to acceptance of the event terms and conditions. Entry deferral and transfer options are available. No refunds. We do not charge booking or card handling fees. Your payment is processed by our payment partner Stripe.
BIB NUMBER COLLECTION
To collect your bib number (race pack) for the event, you have two convenient options. Firstly, you can visit the Events Office located at Levens House, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4QA on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th January . Our office hours during these days are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, ensuring ample time for pick-up.
Alternatively, if you prefer to collect your bib on the event day itself, you can do so at Race HQ in Lea Town starting from 8:00am until 9:45am. Please remember to affix your bib number securely to the FRONT of your running top. The chip timing tag is already pre-attached, so take care not to fold, cut, deface, or damage it in any way to ensure you receive an accurate finishing time. We provide pins for attaching your bib number if needed.
To collect your bib number (race pack) for the event, you have two convenient options. Firstly, you can visit the Events Office located at Levens House, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4QA on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th January . Our office hours during these days are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, ensuring ample time for pick-up.
Alternatively, if you prefer to collect your bib on the event day itself, you can do so at Race HQ in Lea Town starting from 8:00am until 9:45am. Please remember to affix your bib number securely to the FRONT of your running top. The chip timing tag is already pre-attached, so take care not to fold, cut, deface, or damage it in any way to ensure you receive an accurate finishing time. We provide pins for attaching your bib number if needed.
RACE HQ
The main Lea St Marys School, Darkinson Lane, Lea Town PR4 0RJ. The school opens for bib number collection and refreshments at 8.00am.
• BACON / SAUSAGE BUTTIES
• PIPING HOT TEA / COFFEE / HOT CHOCOLATE / VIMTO
• SELECTION OF CANNED DRINKS, CAKES AND CHOCOLATE
The main Lea St Marys School, Darkinson Lane, Lea Town PR4 0RJ. The school opens for bib number collection and refreshments at 8.00am.
• BACON / SAUSAGE BUTTIES
• PIPING HOT TEA / COFFEE / HOT CHOCOLATE / VIMTO
• SELECTION OF CANNED DRINKS, CAKES AND CHOCOLATE
REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments available throughout the day at 8.00am.
• BACON / SAUSAGE BUTTIES • PIPING HOT TEA / COFFEE / HOT CHOCOLATE / VIMTO • SELECTION OF CANNED DRINKS, CAKES AND CHOCOLATE
Refreshments available throughout the day at 8.00am.
• BACON / SAUSAGE BUTTIES • PIPING HOT TEA / COFFEE / HOT CHOCOLATE / VIMTO • SELECTION OF CANNED DRINKS, CAKES AND CHOCOLATE
CAR PARKING
Car parking is available at Springfields. Once the car park has filled up, it will be closed and you will need to use on-street parking. DO NOT block driveways OR park on grass verges.
Car parking is available at Springfields. Once the car park has filled up, it will be closed and you will need to use on-street parking. DO NOT block driveways OR park on grass verges.
BAGGAGE DROP & KEY DROP
There is an ‘un-manned’ baggage drop area located within the school 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 REFRESHMENTS KIOSK. Place your keys into your race pack envelope and hand over to the staff for safe keeping during the event.
There is an ‘un-manned’ baggage drop area located within the school 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 REFRESHMENTS KIOSK. 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 side of the school. Make sure you don’t leave it until the last minute to use them, they will become very busy just before the start.
Portable toilets are available at the side of the school. 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
The race will start at 10.00am sharp.
You need to get yourself into the starting line at least 5 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. YOU MUST CHECK THE MAP OF THE ROUTE YOU ARE RUNNING. There will be marshals and plenty of signs directing you but ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure you go the correct way. Be aware of traffic on all sections of the route.
The race will start at 10.00am sharp.
You need to get yourself into the starting line at least 5 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. YOU MUST CHECK THE MAP OF THE ROUTE YOU ARE RUNNING. There will be marshals and plenty of signs directing you but ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure you go the correct way. Be aware of traffic on all sections of the route.
Route map for Central Lancs Half Marathon by Fylde Coast Runners on plotaroute.com
COURSE MARSHALS & SAFETY
Throughout the course we have marshals to guide, direct you and to ensure your safety. If you experience any issues or difficulty whilst out on the course, identify yourself to a marshal who will assist accordingly.
Throughout the course we have marshals to guide, direct you and to ensure your safety. If you experience any issues or difficulty whilst out on the course, identify yourself to a marshal who will assist accordingly.
HYDRATION STATIONS & COURSE AID
Bottled water (500ml) will be available on the route at 3.5 and 7 miles. Water is also offered to all runners at the finish line.
The following marshals are equiped with "AID PACKS" which include a basic first aid kit, foil blankets, vaseline, ice packs, glucose tablets and a supply of water. This is in addition to the medical team at the event and water at the hydration stations.
LOCATION 1: 2 Miles (Hand & Dagger Pub)
LOCATION 2: 5.7 Miles (Catforth)
LOCATION 3: 7.6 Miles (Inskip)
LOCATION 4: 9.4 Miles (Jacobs Lane)
LOCATION 5: 11 Miles (Hand & Dagger Pub)
and at both water stations
Bottled water (500ml) will be available on the route at 3.5 and 7 miles. Water is also offered to all runners at the finish line.
The following marshals are equiped with "AID PACKS" which include a basic first aid kit, foil blankets, vaseline, ice packs, glucose tablets and a supply of water. This is in addition to the medical team at the event and water at the hydration stations.
LOCATION 1: 2 Miles (Hand & Dagger Pub)
LOCATION 2: 5.7 Miles (Catforth)
LOCATION 3: 7.6 Miles (Inskip)
LOCATION 4: 9.4 Miles (Jacobs Lane)
LOCATION 5: 11 Miles (Hand & Dagger Pub)
and at both water stations
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.
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.
RESULTS
Results, giving your official gun-time and personal chip-time will be published on the events website shortly after the event at www.fyldecoastrunners.com
Results, giving your official gun-time and personal chip-time will be published on the events website shortly after the event at www.fyldecoastrunners.com
All competitors receive an awesome bespoke medal at the finish line!
Individual prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
You can check your cagetory results at the finish line at any time.
Individual 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+
- 1st Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60+
You can check your cagetory results at the finish line at any time.
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