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Blackpool, United Kingdom
Blackpool Festival of Running 2026 brings a lively weekend of running to the famous seaside resort on 25–26 April 2026. The programme spans multiple distances to suit a wide range of abilities, with shorter races on Saturday and the headline Half Marathon and Marathon on Sunday. Set against the character and energy of Blackpool, the festival atmosphere encourages participation and celebration across the two days.
All events feature staggered start times, allowing enthusiastic runners to enter more than one race across the weekend. Every finisher in all events receives an "awesomely blingtastic" medal designed to deliver the wow factor. In addition, all finishers in the Marathon and Half Marathon receive a commemorative technical t‑shirt to wear with pride after the run.
Whether tackling your first 2K or aiming for a marathon achievement, the festival’s mix of distances makes it easy to find the right challenge. The organiser highlights a welcoming environment that supports runners of many levels and ambitions. Further operational details, including precise schedules and logistics, are published by the organiser in the lead-up to the event.
