Sat, 15 Aug 2026
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Start time
21:00
Status
OpenBlackpool Run the Lights 10k Entry, Date & Race Guide
Blackpool, North West, UK
Open
Next race
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Location
Blackpool, North West
Distance
10K
Surface
Road
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Entries for the 2026 Blackpool Run the Lights 10k are currently open.
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About Blackpool Run the Lights 10k
The Run The Lights is a popular night race held along Blackpool Promenade beneath the famous Illuminations. The flat seaside route and lively evening atmosphere make it accessible for runners of all abilities, from beginners to experienced club runners.
With bright light displays, music, crowd support, and a unique after-dark setting, Run The Lights has become one of the North West’s best-known themed running events and a memorable way to experience Blackpool’s iconic seafront.
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Is Blackpool Run the Lights 10k 2026 entry open?
Entries for the 2026 Blackpool Run the Lights 10k are currently open.
When is Blackpool Run the Lights 10k?
Blackpool Run the Lights 10k takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
How can you enter Blackpool Run the Lights 10k?
Entry is currently available through general entry.
What is the Blackpool Run the Lights 10k course like?
The Run The Lights is a popular night race held along Blackpool Promenade beneath the famous Illuminations. The flat seaside route and lively evening atmosphere make it accessible for runners of all abilities, from beginners to experienced club runners.
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