PFW Running - World Diabetes Day Run
Blackpool, United Kingdom • 15 Nov 2026
World Diabetes Day Run
The World Diabetes Day Run is organised by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running and takes place in Stanley Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9EQ on Sunday 15 November 2026. All profits from the event will be donated to Breakthrough T1D, a charity focused on finding a cure for Type 1 diabetes. The event also notes World Diabetes Day as an awareness campaign marking the birthday of Frederick Banting.
The course is a 3.1 mile loop on mainly flat tarmac paths with a short section on gravel. Participants may complete as many or as few laps as they wish within a six hour time limit. A finisher who completes at least one lap will receive an official time and a post race gift. All finishers receive a bespoke medal. Drinks and sweet and savoury snacks are provided during the event.
Entry fees are listed as: £23.50 for affiliated runners and £25.50 for unattached runners. Age restrictions apply: ages 18 to 19 have a maximum distance of a marathon, and participants over 20 have no maximum distance specified. The event holds Trail Running Association Race Permit Number 8055. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.