PFW Running - Lancashire Loop Trail Run

Blackpool, United Kingdom • 27 Sep 2026

Event details

The PFW Running - Lancashire Loop Trail Run takes place on Sunday, 27 September 2026 in Blackpool, starting and finishing near Village Hotel, East Park Drive, FY3 8LL. The event is held under UK Athletics rules and the Trail Running Association race permit number is listed as TBA. Maximum entries are 100 and entries close on 25/09/2026. Minimum age is 18 years.

Distances and course

  • 10k - single 10K loop
  • Half marathon - 2 loops plus a short out-and-back
  • Marathon - 4 loops plus a short out-and-back
  • Ultra - 5 loops

The course follows trail paths through a country park with a short section on pavement. The route passes Marton Mere nature reserve, Herons Reach golf course and Blackpool Zoo, and provides views of Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park.

Facilities and rules

All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post-race goodies. Aid stations will supply sweet and savoury snacks, water, cordial and coke. All participants must be over 18; entrants aged 18-19 may compete up to the marathon distance, while those over 20 have no maximum distance restriction. Refunds are not permitted. Transfers or deferrals are allowed up to one week before the event by contacting the organiser. Entry fees vary by distance and affiliation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Ultra
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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