About the Run
The ever popular half marathon returns again in 2014 running along the Promenades of Blackpool between North Pier and Little Bispham. The event is organised by Fylde Coast Running for the Hilton Hotel Blackpool and their fundraising efforts in aid of the Hilton in the Community Foundation, raising funds for local, national and international good causes.

Entries
Entry into the event is open to everyone of all abilities as long as you are aged over 17 on the day of the race. We encourage first timers, so don't be worried or nervous if you have not run before. Online entry is the quickest method and we do not charge a transaction or handling fee for debit/credit cards. Alternatively you can always enter the old fashioned way and download an entry form (link below) and send a cheque by snail mail.

The entry fee is £15.00 for UKA/ARC Club Members and £17.00 if you do not run for a club.
There may be entries available on the day (dont risk it though), and these will be charged £5 extra. There is NO FEE for using your credit/debit card when entering online on this site.

Race HQ
The event headquarters is the Hilton Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool. There is plenty of parking available at and around the venue. The field adjacent to the hotel will be open (weather permitting) and a charge of £2.00 will be made for all day parking.

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

Course Accuracy
The event holds a valid Course Accuracy Certificate denoting the exact 10k distance and correct placement of the mile markers on the route. For more information CLICK HERE.

Awards & Prizes
All runners receive a commemorative 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
• First Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60

Aid Stations and First Aid
The race water station is located at 3, 6 and 9 mile points on the course. Bottled water is handed out to all runners. We also have Paramedics and EMT's on the course ready to help if you need them. Just alert a marshal should you need assistance, they all have direct communication with the medics who will be there in a jiffy!

Results
Provisional results will be available on the day, shortly after the race. Final results will be published online on the evening of the race here at www.fyldecoastrunning.org.