Race detail
Blackpool, North West, UK
Last checked: 15 April 2026
Entries for the 2026 Blackpool Half Marathon are currently open. Entries for the next edition open on 13 April 2026 at 0:00. Pre-registration opens on 13 April 2026 at 0:00.
Quick summary
The Blackpool Festival Half Marathon is a flat, fast seaside race along the iconic Blackpool Promenade, ideal for runners targeting a personal best.
Date
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Location
Blackpool, North West
Distance
Half Marathon
Surface
Road
Blackpool Half Marathon 2026 Entry and Date Details
Next race date: Sunday, 26 April 2026
Blackpool Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
Entries open: 13 April 2026 at 0:00
Pre-registration opens: 13 April 2026 at 0:00
Event overview
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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Race facts
Race
Blackpool Half Marathon
Date
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Location
Blackpool, North West, UK
Distance
Half Marathon
Surface
Road
Next race date
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Entries open
13 April 2026 at 0:00
Pre-register at
13 April 2026 at 0:00
Last checked
15 April 2026
Frequently asked questions
Entries for the 2026 Blackpool Half Marathon are currently open. Entries for the next edition open on 13 April 2026 at 0:00. Pre-registration opens on 13 April 2026 at 0:00.
Blackpool Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 26 April 2026. The next edition is currently listed for Sunday, 26 April 2026.
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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