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Blackpool 5k 2022

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Blackpool 5k
Wednesday 6 Jul 2022

£14.99 Adults | £10.00 Children

This is a 5k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research.

Key Information

Date: Wednesday 6 Jul 2022

Time: 19:00

Adults: £14.99
Children: £10.00
Young Adults: £14.99
Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration needed

Venue: Blackpool Promenade, Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ View map

Distance: 5k

Course information

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

The Blackpool route is set in the shadow of the iconic Blackpool Tower and takes you along the Lower Promenade, bringing you back along the Upper Promenade to the Festival Headland. An amazing atmosphere in a fabulous location.

Please arrive 15 to 20minis before your start time so that you are prepared and ready to go on time

Meeting point

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

The start line is next to the Comedy Carpet on the Festival Headland. 

If using what3words, enter ///slot.loads.during in the free app, to find the exact starting point.

https://www.what3words.com/slot.loads.during?partner=RaceForLife

Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.

There is no parking at the event so please use local car parks. A drop off point will be provided on the evening of the event, please follow signage and the stewards will direct you. 

There are a number of local bus and tram services which run along The Promenade and stop at the venue. You can find out details of times and numbers online at: http://www.blackpooltransport.com

Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
No bag drop
Refreshments
No showers
No parking

We would recommend that this event is wheelchair accessible with assistance.

The course is all on paths and mainly flat, except for one section which is very steep. However there is an alternative route for wheelchair users, and our marshals will be on hand to assist.

Supporter / spectator access

We are delighted to welcome spectators to Race for Life  so please do bring your family and friends along to cheer you on and support you on the day/night.


Please remember to bring your own water bottle already filled as there will be no bottled water provided at events. ScottishPower water refill stations will be available to use.