Wirral Running Festival
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Wirral Running Festival : 23 May 2027
The Wirral Running Festival takes place on 23 May 2027 at Ian Fraser Walk, New Brighton, Wallasey CH45 2HZ. The event uses a seafront promenade course with views across Liverpool Bay and generally smooth, pace-friendly surfaces.
Distances on offer:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip timed results, post race goodies and a secure bag drop. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and marshals are positioned on course. Water is provided approximately every 5 km for the half marathon and at the halfway point of the 10K. The 5K route does not pass a water station.
Event facilities are located in an event village along the promenade. Portable toilets are available in the village and approximately halfway along the half marathon route. A secure marquee is provided for baggage; baggage tags attach to race numbers for collection.
Transport notes: New Brighton station is a 10 minute walk from the event village. There is no official race parking but public car parks are available around Marine Promenade and King’s Parade.
The event supports the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.