XMiles Preston Half Marathon
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XMiles Preston Half Marathon & 10k
XMiles Preston Half Marathon & 10k is a new road running event scheduled for Sunday 27 September 2026 in Preston. The route begins and ends in Winckley Square (PR1 3JJ) and passes through central streets and parkland in the city.
The course runs along Fishergate into Avenham and Miller Parks, follows the River Ribble, crosses Walton Bridge, continues via the Old Tram Road and a nature reserve, then crosses the Ribble again at Penwortham Old Bridge before returning through the parks to Winckley Square. The half marathon consists of two laps of this route; the 10k is one lap. Both courses are fully UKA licensed and have officially measured distances.
Distances:
- Half Marathon: two laps, minimum age 17 years on race day.
- 10k: one lap, minimum age 15 years on race day.
Entry fees are listed by affiliation status: half marathon UKA affiliated £37, non-affiliated £39; 10k UKA affiliated £30, non-affiliated £32. Entries close when the event is full or on the Friday before race day at 12 noon. Included with entry are a custom finisher’s medal, feed stations on the route, electronic timing, drinks at the finish, and event photographs available for free download. Half marathon runners must pass the halfway point and start the second lap before the organiser’s stated cut-off to allow roads to re-open on schedule. A participant list and event guidance notes are provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
