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Stanley Park 10k

Stanley Park Sports Centre, Blackpool, Lancashire

Stanley Park Running Track, West Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9HQ

Sat 22nd February 2020

Starting at 12:00

Organiser's Description

A weekend running festival. You choose which day... or choose both! Starting and finishing on the running track at Stanley Park in Blackpool, this flat and accurately measured route follows the well maintained paths and walkways around the picturesque Park. It's a beautiful two lap course, so is great for spectators. All abilities welcome.

Races

  • 10 Km - Saturday

    Standard Entry Fee

    Sat 22nd February 2020

    £16.50

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km - Saturday

    UKA/ARC Running Club Member

    Sat 22nd February 2020

    £14.50

    CLOSED
  • 10km - Sunday

    Standard Entry Fee

    Sun 23rd February 2020

    £16.50

    CLOSED
  • 10km - Sunday

    UKA/ARC Running Club Member

    Sun 23rd February 2020

    £14.50

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km

    Run Both Days

    £25.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • 10 Km - Saturday

    Standard Entry Fee

    Sat 22nd February 2020

    £16.50

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km - Saturday

    UKA/ARC Running Club Member

    Sat 22nd February 2020

    £14.50

    CLOSED
  • 10km - Sunday

    Standard Entry Fee

    Sun 23rd February 2020

    £16.50

    CLOSED
  • 10km - Sunday

    UKA/ARC Running Club Member

    Sun 23rd February 2020

    £14.50

    CLOSED
  • 10 Km

    Run Both Days

    £25.00

    CLOSED
Location

Stanley Park Sports Centre, West Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire FY3 9HQ

How To Get There

By Car: Exit the M55 at junction 4 and follow the signs for North Shore and Blackpool Zoo. Turn right off the A583 onto the A587 South Park Drive. At the roundabout turn left onto West Park Drive and the Sports Centre is located 1/2 mile up on the right hand side.

By Train: The nearest station is Blackpool North approximately 2 miles away. There are four services an hour from Blackpool North to Preston. Preston station has direct services to all major cities including Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Euston.

Parking

There is a car park at the Sports Centre but it can fill up quickly. There is a also large car park within Stanley Park. These are Pay and Display facilities so please ensure you have a valid ticket for the duration of your stay. Please park legally at all times. Council Parking Enforcement Officers operate throughout the day.

What's Included

Unique bespoke medal to all finishers on each day

Chip Timed Results

Personalised Bib Numbers

Baggage store

Individual race winners are awarded prizes in the following categories:

First 3 Male and Lady winners

First Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65/70/75+

First Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60/65/70+

Event Details

Races on both days start at 11am from Stanley Park Running Track

Entry into the event is open to everyone of all abilities as long as they are aged over 15yrs on the day of the race.

There may be entries available on the day which will be charged at £5 extra

At race HQ you will find the registration desks where you collect your race numbers, an enquiry desk if you have any questions, toilets, and baggage storage.

There are changing and showering facilities within the Sports Centre which you can use

The awards presentation will take place at approximately 12.30pm on the running track. The presentation takes place outdoors, so the time and location may change. Please listen for announcements over the PA system for any changes

Runners' information

All you need to know for race day

Registration

Your running number needs to be collected on race day from the race venue. Registration opens at 9.00am. Please bring your email confirmation or payment receipt with you when collecting your race pack to ensure a swift collection process. You should arrive in plenty of time to avoid queues. There is an enquiry desk if you have any problems or questions about the event. There is also a supply of pins to attach your running number to the front of your running top.

Race Venue

The race venue is the Running Track Arena behind the Sports Centre at Stanley Park. The postcode for Sat Nav's is FY3 9HQ. The race HQ is clearly signed. Toilets, changing and showering facilities are located at the stadium and adjacent Sports Centre. There are vending machines available within the Sports Centre and there is a cafe within the park. The registration area is marked from the car parks so you won’t have trouble finding us.

Race Day

Arrive in plenty of time to allow you to park; collect your running number; get changed and visit the toilet etc. Just before the start the toilets become busy so plan your visit carefully. When you’ve got your running number, fill in the medical information section on the back. Be careful not to damage or lose your number, as replacements can’t be issued. If there’s a risk you may blackout during the race (for example if you suffer from fits), put a red cross on the front of your number. Please pin your number on your FRONT without folding or covering it - it needs to be seen by the race marshals. Do not pass your running number onto somebody else without first notifying registration - this is to ensure the results are correct and for obvious safety and medical reasons. When you are happy that you are ready to run, make your way to the start area. The route to the start point is clearly marked. Line up behind the start line, where there will be a few safety announcements and then the race will start at 11.00am sharp. The route you are running on is open to the public so be aware of pedestrians and cyclists. The course is traffic free. We advise that you do not wear iPods or similar devices whilst running. You may not hear marshals or indeed fellow runners if they need help! At the finish you will be awarded with your runners medal. Water will be available along with medics, should they be needed.

Water Stations & Course Aid

A water station is located at halfway on the route. Bottled water is available to all runners. The bottle cap will be removed before being passed to you. The station will be clearly signed. Please try and drop your bottles as soon as possible so we don’t litter the course too much. It also helps the crew at the stations to pick the bottles up quicker. Do not use bottled water from the drinks stations to tip over your head as this reduces supplies for runners at the back of the field. A water station is also located at the finish area. Medics are available at the water station and at the finish. If you get into any difficulties on the course you should alert a marshal who will get help for you.

Dropping Out, Slower Runners & Walking

If you have to drop out for any reason, and you cannot make your own way back to the race venue to collect your belongings, then make your situation known to a course steward or a member of the medic crew. Arrangements will be made to pick you up and bring you back. Priority will be made in cases of injury or illness. If you are very slow, but are determined to finish, on-course facilities may become less available. Our team at the rear of the field will endeavor to give you support and advice. At some point, perhaps through tiredness, cramp, blisters, etc, you may be forced to walk. If this happens you must move as far to the left hand side as possible to allow runners to overtake.

What if I am ill or injured?

You must be fit and well to compete in the event. Severe exertion during or soon after any illness is extremely dangerous. Do not take any chances with your health. If you find yourself in this situation you must withdraw. But do not despair! Email us at least 7 days before the race and we can defer your entry to the following year for free so you do not loose your entry fee.

FAQs

Here are the most frequently asked questions by our runners... We hope it helps...

I'm not on the results... Why?

The chip timing system is great, however, as with anything computerised, on rare occasions things can go wrong. On these rare occasions, the antennas may not pick up a signal from the tags which are on your bib number. Our success rate for results is currently 99.89% read from the tags that are attached to your bib number. There are countless reasons why; You may have covered them whilst starting/stopping your watch; you may have put a jacket on over your bib number; the tags may have come off your bib number; they may simply be faulty; it may have been raining very heavily; mobile phones can also affect the signal... the list goes on... but do not despair! do not have a rant on social media like it is the end of the world as you know it... Just drop us an email and we can sort it. All the events are videoed, so we can manually extract your finishing time and slot you into the results. Depending on the size of the event, this can usually be achieved within 24-48 hours.

What are the results all about? What is chip timing?

All our events are electronically timed using RFID chip tags and an elaborate array of readers and antennas. Now this is the tricky bit; After the race you will receive two times. The first is your 'Gun' time; This is the official race time, from when the races starts to when you cross the finish line. The second is your 'Chip' time; This is the time from when you cross the start line to when you cross the finish line.

I have not received an email confirming my entry?

Entry confirmations are sent automatically as soon as payment has been received. This email can sometimes get caught up in your spam/junk mailbox, so be sure to check it. Please contact us by email if you do not receive one and we will send another.

Will I receive a race bib number and pack through the post?

The short answer is NO. Because of unreliable post and the sheer cost of sending large items, your race pack will be ready for collection on the morning of the race. See the event page for opening times etc.

Where can I find more information about the race?

Each event page details all the information you need to have an enjoyable, trouble free day.

I have entered but cannot run. What can I do?

It happens! For whatever reason, you cannot compete, email the Event Support Team and we can either defer your entry to the same race the following year or transfer your entry to another event on our calendar. We will need at least seven days notice before the original event though to make the changes for free, otherwise there is a £5 charge to cover the cost of your race pack & chip tags which are not used.

I cannot run anymore, can I have a refund?

I'm afraid not, refunds cannot be given for events. But don't despair! We can however either defer your entry as detailed above.

What are the medical facilities at the race?

All FCR events are covered by a private medical provider, which include the services of registered Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Nurses and First Aiders capable of administering advanced life support and defibrillation. You are in safe hands should the worst happen at one of our events.

Am I insured when running in your event?

Yes. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All of our events are licensed by UK Athletics, which is the UK's governing body for athletics and road running. Our insurance covers all competitors and extends to spectators, stewards, marshals and anyone involved directly with the event. More information can be found at www.runbritain.com

Can I wear my iPod/mp3 player during the race?

We see the attraction of pounding the streets to your favorite tracks. However, we do ask that you follow these few basic rules: When queuing at the start do not use your iPod/mp3 player so that you can hear the safety announcements by the team; During the race keep the volume as low as possible so you can hear marshals and steward instructions, or indeed other runners if they need help; At the finish switch off your iPod/mp3 player so you can be guided safely through the finishing area.

Is there anywhere to leave my kitbag during the race?

Each event has a baggage storage area so you can store basic items whilst you are running. These areas are not marshaled or supervised so do not leave any valuables. All bags and items are left entirely at the owners risk.

I am traveling quite a distance and need a hotel room. Where should I look?

Blackpool has a huge variety of hotels, guest houses and B&B's.Simply go to www.visitblackpool.com to see whats on offer.

The event I want to run is saying full, but you are taking entries on the day.

A certain amount of medals need to be ordered in advance of the event. Once we reach the limit, entries close. On the day it is inevitable people don't turn up for whatever reason, so we can take entries. However, depending on how many people enter on the day will dictate who gets a medal. People who pre-enter get one guaranteed no matter when they finish. Entrants on the day will need to wait to nearer the end of the race to see how many we have left, then they will be given out in the order of when you entered... Its the fairest way of doing it.

How old do I have to be to enter a race?

Each event has a different minimum age based on the UK Athletics rules. Basically a Marathon is 18, Half Marathon is 17, 10 Miler is 16, 10k is 15 and a 5k is 11 years of age on the day of the individual race.

Have a different question? Email us [email protected]

Reviews

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4.5

2 reviews

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Kamla

·4 years ago

Great Fun. Bit muddy but well organised. Had a great time and smashed a PB 😎
Lauren

·4 years ago

Great weekend. A really well organised event. Chipped for accurate time. Pacers available. Water stations and plenty of volunteers directing and supporting. Fun race and a nice medal.

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Location

Stanley Park Sports Centre, Blackpool, Lancashire

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