Race for Life Blackpool
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Race for Life Blackpool 10k
This Race for Life event takes place on Wednesday 01 Jul 2026 at Blackpool Promenade, Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ. Entry categories shown include aged 16 and over and children, with listed fees and a minimum fundraising target.
Available distances
- 10k
- 5k
- 3k
The course starts and finishes next to the Blackpool Tower by the Comedy Carpet. Surfaces are mainly flat, hardstanding and surfaced paths, with one small section that has a steep incline. The 10k follows a double lap of the 5k route. The 2026 route goes toward North Pier, follows the lower promenade with individual U turns, climbs past the Hole in the Wall Café to the middle promenade, reaches a U turn beyond the go karting area and the war memorial, then repeats for a second lap. An alternative route is provided for wheelchair users and prams.
Travel notes and facilities note limited on site parking and blue badge parking and recommend local car parks. Bus station is approximately 700 metres from the Comedy Carpet and Blackpool North train station is about 1.2 miles with tram links available. Available facilities include refreshments, toilets, dogs allowed, suitability for pushchairs and wheelchair access with assistance. Sunflower wristbands and BSL stage content via QR code are available. Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training support and a Race for Life medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
