Great North West Half Marathon
From Fylde Coast Runners
- Date Sun 16th February 2025
- Location Blackpool, Lancashire
- Price £30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Great North West Half Marathon, organized by the Fylde Coast Runners! Set to take place on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Blackpool, Lancashire, this thrilling half marathon promises to be a highlight of the running season.
Participants will embark on a 13.1-mile journey that showcases the stunning coastal scenery of the Fylde Coast. This event not only offers a challenging course but also a vibrant community atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of running. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, the Great North West Half Marathon is the perfect opportunity to push your limits, meet fellow runners, and enjoy a day filled with energy and enthusiasm. Don’t miss out on this legendary event that has captured the hearts of the UK’s running community!
Participants will embark on a 13.1-mile journey that showcases the stunning coastal scenery of the Fylde Coast. This event not only offers a challenging course but also a vibrant community atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of running. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, the Great North West Half Marathon is the perfect opportunity to push your limits, meet fellow runners, and enjoy a day filled with energy and enthusiasm. Don’t miss out on this legendary event that has captured the hearts of the UK’s running community!
Great North West Half Marathon
Sun 16th February 2025
Organiser's Description
Journey to the vibrant Fylde Coast this February and immerse yourself in a running event that’s as challenging as it is exhilarating - The Great North West Half Marathon! A standout in the running calendar, this event encapsulates a blend of rugged determination and spirited community atmosphere that’s hard to find elsewhere.
With an accurately measured course that winds through striking coastal vistas, runners are invited to pit themselves against a route that has become beloved and legendary among the UK’s running community.
With an accurately measured course that winds through striking coastal vistas, runners are invited to pit themselves against a route that has become beloved and legendary among the UK’s running community.
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Great North West Half Marathon
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11 reviews
Garry
·4 years ago
Great event. Thanks to all the organisers volunteering teams for making the Blackpool half another great event despite storm Dennis trying to stop us a good friendly atmosphere ,and all aspects of the race explained nice medal and t shirt too always a pleasure to run this race roll on next year thanks all
Claire
·4 years ago
Fabulous event. Great double loop course alibg the seafront. Great medal and t shirt. Duitable for first timers and speedy types alike.
sarah
·4 years ago
Friendly well organised half marathon.. Really friendly and helpful Marshall’s and volunteers. Well organised. Clearly knew what they were doing regarding the event going ahead under testing weather conditions. Talking of which, I really felt like I’d earned my glass (es) of Rioja Sunday night.
Thanks very much. Do again. Hopefully with a tad less wind next time.
Ian
·4 years ago
Heroic efforts. Given the awful conditions, the organisers worked heroically to ensure the race went ahead, adapting the course signage as best they could in the very strong wind. Scrupulous re. disposal of one-use plastic bottles. More weather updates beforehand would have helped to reassure. Post-race food only chocolate biscuits - not obviously a gluten free option available. Will happily run there again.
Well Organised Event with Great Pre-Race Updates. It was the first time I had taken part in the GNW Half, and we were at the mercy of Storm Dennis. The organisers made sure everyone was kept up to date pre-race with regards to the weather. The day was tough, but the amazing medals definitely made it worthwhile!
April
·4 years ago
Well organised & great camaraderie. Fantastic event. The wind was absolutely brutal but a great atmosphere to pull us through!!
Run like the wind. A sea front run into the gale of Storm Dennis...certainly stamina and character building. Head wind aside - a great route, sea views, well organised, excellent pre-race communication, all out effort to make sure the run still went ahead and the medal is the size of my head! Would definitely do it again and would recommend for a winter half marathon.
Peter
·4 years ago
Flat but boring route. Two short and two long loops of the same route don't make for a very interesting run but if it's a time you are after, it's pretty flat and that's definitely an option. No massages, no sports drinks and a chocolate biscuit at the finish was pretty mean but the medal is nice!
Great North West Half Marathon
