Great North West Half Marathon

Fylde Coast Runners

From Fylde Coast Runners

4.6 · 14 reviews
Sunday 14th February 2027
11:00
Blackpool, Lancashire
£32.00 · 1 race
Half Marathon

Rated 4.6/5 from 14 reviews

Event summary

The Great North West Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 14 February 2027 in Blackpool, England, bringing runners to the vibrant Fylde Coast for a challenging and exhilarating February event. Organised by Fylde Coast Runners, it offers one race distance: the half marathon. The event combines a spirited community atmosphere with the determination required to take on a route described as beloved and legendary among the UK running community.

The accurately measured course winds through striking coastal vistas, giving runners a route shaped by its seaside setting. Its coastal scenery is a defining feature, while the event overview presents the challenge as an opportunity to test yourself against a distinctive Fylde Coast course. Runners can expect a blend of rugged determination and community spirit, with the half-marathon distance at the heart of the event. The seed information does not specify course surface, elevation, qualifying standards, cut-off times or entry rules, so runners should consult the organiser for those details.

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  • Great North West Half Marathon

    Is this your next challenge?

    Get ready for one of the North West’s most iconic coastal half marathons. The Great North West Half Marathon returns to Blackpool for 13.1 miles of fast, flat running, sea air and unforgettable promenade views. Starting on New South Promenade, close to the Solaris Centre, the route heads north along Blackpool’s famous seafront before continuing onto the coastal pathway towards Little Bispham. Runners then turn south for the return journey, passing some of the resort’s best-known landmarks including North Pier, Central Pier and South Pier, before finishing beside the iconic Mirrorball.

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Event information

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.

Reviews

4.6

14 reviews

JM
Joseph McCormick Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Was the 3rd time I've ran this race and as always very well organised a challenging course but enjoyable run and weather was kind this year
SH
Steve Hurst Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Very well organised, a good mixed course. Flat on the bottom prom, and undulating at the top. So a little run strategy required. Plenty of water stations along the way, and marshals. I recommend you use the toilet before hand as the cue was massive. Weather was good on the day I ran.
CB
Christopher Barrow Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

A smashing (if brisk) day out - very well organised at start and finish.
GE
Garry English

Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 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
CH
Claire Hopkins Verified entrant

Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 years ago

Fabulous event. Great double loop course alibg the seafront. Great medal and t shirt. Duitable for first timers and speedy types alike.
SP
sarah procter Verified entrant

Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 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.
IT
Ian Tompkins

Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 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.
NW
Nic Wiggans Verified entrant

Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 years ago

Superb. Amazing value for money.
Very well organised
NW
Nic Wiggans Verified entrant

Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 years ago

Well Organised. Great race, well organised, friendly helpful marshals, superb value for money.
No faffing at the start, straight on running.
Very safe in the wind.
SG
Samantha Godfrey Verified entrant

Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 years ago

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!
AN
April Newby Verified entrant

Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 years ago

Well organised & great camaraderie. Fantastic event. The wind was absolutely brutal but a great atmosphere to pull us through!!
CM
Claire McVittie Verified entrant

Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 years ago

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.
PC
Peter Corker

Reviewing the 2020 edition · 6 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!
KR
Kara Robinson Verified entrant

Took part in the 2020 edition · 6 years ago

Well organised, and lots of fun. Even storm Dennis didn't stop this from being a fantastic event. Yes, the wind was brutal in one direction but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Marshalls were brilliant, especially in the cold!

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Solaris Centre • New South Promenade • Blackpool • FY4 1RW

Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 1RW, United Kingdom

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