West Coast Half Marathon

When you book a place at the West Coast 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 high-quality race bib, personalised with their name and pre-attached chip timing tag.

There will be ample parking and clear signage to guide you to the start line.

Participants will have access to baggage storage too.

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 commemorative blingtastic medal.

• Point to Point
• Blingtastic Bespoke Medals
• Chip Timing
• Certified Accurate Route
• Free Photography

The route is from Preston Docklands, through Freckleton, Warton and onto Lytham for a great finish at Fairhaven Lake

BIB NUMBER COLLECTION
Collect on the day from Lytham or Preston depending on where you have chosen to. (details below).
Your bib number should be fastened securely to the FRONT of your running top. The chip timing tags are pre-attached so make sure you don’t fold, cut, deface or damage in any way or you will not get a finishing time. Pins to attach your bib number are supplied if you need them.

RACE HQ
(LYTHAM) Finish: Fairhaven Lake, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1BD
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BIB COLLECTION FROM 7.30am

(PRESTON) Start: Preston Docks, Navigation Way, PR2 2GB
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BIB COLLECTION FROM 8.30am

SHUTTLE BUS (If selected on entry)
The buses to the start will leave Fairhaven Lake at 8.45am SHARP! Make sure you have collected your bib number and are ready to board the buses at this time. There is no other transport to the start in Preston.

Please also note, there are no buses after the event, just the ones to get you to the start!

CAR PARKING
There is plenty of car parking, and there is also on-street parking available.

BAGGAGE DROP & KEY DROP
There is an ‘un-manned’ baggage drop area located next to the registration area and at the start in Preston (transported back to Lytham for you) 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 at the ‘Event Support Trailer’. 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 start of the event, the finish, and at 6 & 9 miles on the route. 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 lane 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.

HYDRATION STATIONS
Bottled water (500ml) will be available on the route at 3 miles, 6 miles and 9 miles. Water is also offered to all runners at the finish line. Refreshments will also be given out at the finish.

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.

If for any If for any reason, you cannot join us at your chosen event, let us know at least 7 days before, and we can defer your entry to the following year or transfer your place over to a friend. If you make any changes within 7 days there is a charge of £5 to cover the costs of your printed bib number and assigned timing tags. We do not issue refunds. Use the following form on the events website to make changes to your entry.

All runners receive a bespoke medal at the finish line, along with drinks and snacks to help you recover from your run. Individual race winners are awarded prizes in the following categories:

• First 3 Male winners in the race
• First 3 Lady winners in the race
• First Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65/70+
• First Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60/65+

The awards presentation will be at the registration area at approximately 12.30pm.