Central Lancashire New Year Half Marathon

When you book a place at the Central Lancashire New Year's Half Marathon, you can expect a comprehensive and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Prior to the event, participants will receive a detailed race pack containing essential information, including the race route, event schedule, and tips for race day preparation. On the day of the event, you can anticipate a well-organised and welcoming atmosphere. Runners will be provided with a race bib, personalised with their name and unique number and pre-attached chip timing tag. There will be parking and clear signage to guide you to the start line. Participants will have access to baggage storage. Throughout the race, there will be strategically placed water stations, as well as enthusiastic volunteers offering support and encouragement. After crossing the finish line, runners will receive a blingtastic commemorative medal to celebrate their performance.

• Blingtastic Bespoke Medals
• Chip Timing
• Free Photography
• Personalised Bib Numbers

You need to get yourself into the starting line at least 5 minutes before the gun fires as there will be important safety announcements and possibly emergency info which you will need to hear. MP3/iPods must NOT BE USED on the start line. The course is fully signed and marshalled. YOU MUST CHECK THE MAP OF THE ROUTE YOU ARE RUNNING. There will be marshals and plenty of signs directing you but ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure you go the correct way. Be aware of traffic on all sections of the route.

Start time 10am

BIB NUMBER COLLECTION
To collect your bib number (race pack) for the event, you have two convenient options. Firstly, you can visit the Events Office located at Levens House, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4QA on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th January . Our office hours during these days are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, ensuring ample time for pick-up.

Alternatively, if you prefer to collect your bib on the event day itself, you can do so at Race HQ in Lea Town starting from 8:00am until 9:45am. Please remember to affix your bib number securely to the FRONT of your running top. The chip timing tag is already pre-attached, so take care not to fold, cut, deface, or damage it in any way to ensure you receive an accurate finishing time. We provide pins for attaching your bib number if needed.

RACE HQ
The main Lea St Marys School, Darkinson Lane, Lea Town PR4 0RJ. The school opens for bib number collection and refreshments at 8.00am.
• BACON / SAUSAGE BUTTIES
​• PIPING HOT TEA / COFFEE / HOT CHOCOLATE / VIMTO
• SELECTION OF CANNED DRINKS, CAKES AND CHOCOLATE

REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments available throughout the day at 8.00am.
• BACON / SAUSAGE BUTTIES • PIPING HOT TEA / COFFEE / HOT CHOCOLATE / VIMTO • SELECTION OF CANNED DRINKS, CAKES AND CHOCOLATE

BAGGAGE DROP & KEY DROP
There is an ‘un-manned’ baggage drop area located within the school for small bags, jackets etc. Do not leave any valuables in the baggage area, just essentials needed after your run. We also have a key lock-box for your car keys. This is located REFRESHMENTS KIOSK. Place your keys into your race pack envelope and hand over to the staff for safe keeping during the event.

TOILETS
Portable toilets are available at the side of the school. Make sure you don’t leave it until the last minute to use them, they will become very busy just before the start.

RACE START & ROUTE
The race will start at 10.00am sharp.
You need to get yourself into the starting line at least 5 minutes before the gun fires as there will be important safety announcements and possibly emergency info which you will need to hear. MP3/iPods must NOT BE USED on the start line. The course is fully signed and marshalled. YOU MUST CHECK THE MAP OF THE ROUTE YOU ARE RUNNING. There will be marshals and plenty of signs directing you but ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure you go the correct way. Be aware of traffic on all sections of the route.

COURSE MARSHALS & SAFETY
Throughout the course we have marshals to guide, direct you and to ensure your safety. If you experience any issues or difficulty whilst out on the course, identify yourself to a marshal who will assist accordingly.
HYDRATION STATIONS & COURSE AID
Bottled water (500ml) will be available on the route at 3.5 and 7 miles. Water is also offered to all runners at the finish line.

The following marshals are equiped with "AID PACKS" which include a basic first aid kit, foil blankets, vaseline, ice packs, glucose tablets and a supply of water. This is in addition to the medical team at the event and water at the hydration stations.
LOCATION 1: 2 Miles (Hand & Dagger Pub)
LOCATION 2: 5.7 Miles (Catforth)
LOCATION 3: 7.6 Miles (Inskip)
LOCATION 4: 9.4 Miles (Jacobs Lane)
LOCATION 5: 11 Miles (Hand & Dagger Pub)
and at both water stations

MEDICAL SUPPORT
The expert team from Remote Medical Services will be on-hand should any medical issues arise. They will be patrolling the course on their response bikes and located at the finish line. Make sure you complete the contact and medical form on the back of your bib number before competing.

All competitors receive an awesome bespoke medal at the finish line!
Individual prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

​1st 3 Men Overall
1st 3 Ladies Overall
1st Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65/70+
​1st Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60/65+

Prize vouchers are emailed to winners the week following the event.