Great North West Half Marathon
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Great North West Half Marathon
The Great North West Half Marathon takes place in Blackpool on Sunday 14 February 2027, with Event HQ at the Solaris Centre on New South Promenade (FY4 1RW). The race is a road half marathon of 13.1 miles on a course that uses Blackpool’s seafront, northbound carriageway toward Gynn Square, the coastal pathway and upper promenade before returning south to finish near the Mirrorball.
Event HQ at the Solaris Centre houses registration, bib collection and race-day enquiries. Bib collection opens at 8:30am and race numbers are organised in surname order. A baggage storage area and a key drop facility will be available at Event HQ; all items are left at the owner’s risk. Portable toilets will be installed at Event HQ.
The course passes notable seafront landmarks including North Pier, Central Pier and South Pier. Water stations are staffed at 3, 6.5 and 10 miles, with water also provided at the finish. Professional medical support is available during the event. Timing is by chip attached to the race number; results are published online shortly after the race and can be viewed via myFCR.
Travel options include car, tram, train and bus; Harrow Place tram stop and Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway station are close to the Solaris Centre. Parking is available in nearby public car parks and on-street, with local restrictions in place. Headphones are permitted but must be used safely. Entry fees start from £32.00. Every finisher receives a medal and individual awards are given in overall and veteran categories; prize vouchers are emailed to winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
