Sun, 25 Apr 2027 (Provisional)
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ClosedBlackpool Half Marathon Entry, Date & Race Guide
Blackpool, North West, UK
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Sunday, 25 April 2027 (Provisional)
Location
Blackpool, North West
Distance
Half Marathon
Surface
Road
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Entries for the 2027 Blackpool Half Marathon are currently closed.
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About Blackpool Half Marathon
The Blackpool Festival Half Marathon is a flat, fast seaside race along the iconic Blackpool Promenade, ideal for runners targeting a personal best. Part of the popular Blackpool Festival of Running, it attracts a large field and offers a lively race-day atmosphere.
The single-lap, traffic-free course delivers uninterrupted sea views and consistent pacing conditions, with regular water stations, strong on-course support, and a well-organised event experience on the Lancashire coast..
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Is Blackpool Half Marathon 2027 entry open?
Entries for the 2027 Blackpool Half Marathon are currently closed.
When is Blackpool Half Marathon?
Blackpool Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 25 April 2027. Based on previous editions, waiting for official confirmation
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The Blackpool Festival Half Marathon is a flat, fast seaside race along the iconic Blackpool Promenade, ideal for runners targeting a personal best. Part of the popular Blackpool Festival of Running, it attracts a large field and offers a lively race-day atmosphere.
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