West Coast Half Marathon
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West Coast Half Marathon
The West Coast Half Marathon is a point to point road race between Preston Docklands and Fairhaven Lake in Lytham St Annes. The route travels west through Lancashire countryside, passing Freckleton and Warton before reaching Lytham and finishing beside Fairhaven Lake. The distance is Half Marathon (13.1 miles).
Event logistics include an Event HQ and finish area at Fairhaven Lake and a start HQ at Preston Docklands. Shuttle buses run from Fairhaven Lake to the start before the race; there are no shuttle buses from Fairhaven back to Preston after the race. Parking is available around Fairhaven Lake near the Fylde Spitfire Memorial and St Paul’s Avenue Car Park (FY8 1BD), with additional parking around the Docklands for those travelling directly to the start.
On race day bib collection is available from both Fairhaven Event HQ and Preston Docklands. Portable toilets will be provided at both locations. Baggage storage is available at Fairhaven and a bag drop at Preston will be transported to the finish. A key drop service is provided; all items are left at owners risk. Water stations are sited at 3, 6 and 10 miles and at the finish. Professional medical cover is present and chip timing is used with the timing chip attached to the race number. Official race photos are normally available within 24 to 48 hours.
Paths around Fairhaven Lake are mostly hard surfaced and level; access around Preston Docklands is mainly on paved roads though temporary layouts may include short uneven sections. Headphones are not permitted except bone conducting devices. Every finisher receives a medal and individual awards are given in overall and veteran age categories. Prize vouchers are emailed to winners after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
