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Lancaster Series 1

10K
📍 lancaster, la1 5df
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LMAC Salt Ayre Series 2026

10K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS
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3 Bridges 10k

3 Bridges 10k

10K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS
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Baxenden 5k Trail Race

5K TRAIL
📍 BB5 2RE
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Fast 5

5K
📍 Preston, PR2 1SG
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Great Eccleston Supper Run

4 MILE
📍 PRESTON, PR3 0XN
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2026 Wray Scarecrow 10k

2026 Wray Scarecrow 10k

10K 8M
📍 Lancaster, LA2 8QF
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Blackpool Fesitval of Running

Blackpool Fesitval of Running

2K 5K 10K
📍 Blackpool, FY1 2JQ
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The Edge Hill / Cystic Fibrosis Trust 3km Fun Run

The Edge Hill / Cystic Fibrosis Trust 3km Fun Run

3K
📍 West Lancashire, L39 4QP
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Blackpool Fesitval of Running

HALF MARATHON
📍 Blackpool, FY1 2JQ
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The 2026 Ripley Supper Run

4M
📍 Lancaster, LA1 4RS
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Morecambe series 1

5K HALF
📍 lancaster, la1 5df EA Licensed
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Swinton Running Club Five Mile Ladies Trail Race

Swinton Running Club Five Mile Ladies Trail Race

5 MILE TRAIL
📍 MANCHESTER, M28 2QW
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The Sherriff 10k

10K
📍 Scorton, PR3 1AY
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Chorley 10k & 2k Family Run

10K 2K
📍 CHORLEY, PR7 2SQ
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Morecambe Half Marathon & 5k

Morecambe Half Marathon & 5k

HALF 5K
📍 St Margaret's Rd, LA4 6EF
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Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race May 2026
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Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race May 2026

5K 10K HALF 1 MILE
📍 Manchester, M25 2SW EA Licensed
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BLACKSTICKS BLUE 10K ROAD RACE

BLACKSTICKS BLUE 10K ROAD RACE

10K 1K
📍 Preston, PR3 2EP
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Chris Lam Memorial 5 Miler

5 MILE
📍 Saint Helens, WA9 4FU
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Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10K Fun Run

Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10K Fun Run

10K
📍 Blackpool, FY2 9SJ
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k May 2026
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k May 2026

5K 10K HALF
📍 Sefton, L9 5AS
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Walton park 5 mile road race

5 MILE
📍 Liverpool, L4
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Spring Farm Yard Five

5 MILE
📍 Lancaster, LA2 0ER
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Power of 5K Race 2
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Power of 5K Race 2

5K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS EA Licensed
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Power of 5K Race 1
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Power of 5K Race 1

5K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS EA Licensed
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FNUL Barrowford 5K

5K
📍 Barrowford, BB9 8SJ
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Caton Gala 10k

10K
📍 Caton, LA2 9HX
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Caton Gala Windmill 10k

Caton Gala Windmill 10k

10K
📍 The Station Hotel, LA2 9QS
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Worden Park 10k & Fun Run 2026

10K
📍 Leyland, PR25 3DH EA Licensed
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3-1-5 race series
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3-1-5 race series

10K 5K
📍 LANCASTER, LA1 3PE
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Women's Run Series Manchester 5k & 10k May 2026

Women's Run Series Manchester 5k & 10k May 2026

5K 10K
📍 Manchester, M25 2SW
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Priestley Clough 5 Mile Trail Race

5M TRAIL
📍 Hyndburn, BB5 2RE
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Fast 5

5K
📍 Preston, PR2 1SG
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WYRE RUNNING: Inaugural Cabin Fleetwood 10 Mile

10M
📍 Wyre, FY7 8PG
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Stanhill Fell Race

TRAIL
📍 BB5 3RJ
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Wesham Summer 10k 2026

10K
📍 PRESTON, PR4 0RJ
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Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 Mile June 2026
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Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 Mile June 2026

5K 10K 10 MILE
📍 Manchester, M25 2SW EA Licensed
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Night Run Bolton

5K 10K
📍 BOLTON, BL1 1RU
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Morecambe series 1
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Morecambe series 1

5K 10K
📍 lancaster, la1 5df EA Licensed
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Morecambe 10k & 5k

Morecambe 10k & 5k

10K 5K
📍 Station Buildings, LA4 4DB
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Coppice Fell Race

TRAIL
📍 Hyndburn, BB5 6HG
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Preston Harriers Interclub Race

5 MILE
📍 Preston, PR1 8JP
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Norden 6 Mile Road Race

6 MILE
📍 Rochdale, OL12 7RD
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CraggRunner Sprint 5k

5K
📍 NELSON, BB9 8SJ
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Norden 6 Mile Road Race

6 MILE
📍 Rochdale, OL12 7RD
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Manchester Backyard Ultra

Manchester Backyard Ultra

ULTRA
📍 Bolton, M26 1DY
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WYRE RUNNING: The Wagon Wheels 10k

10K
📍 Wyre, FY7 6HF
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Natterjack Barrowford Fast 5K

Natterjack Barrowford Fast 5K

5K
📍 Pendle, BB9 8SJ
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Moleside Fell Race

TRAIL
📍 Hyndburn, BB5 6HG
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Fast 5

5K
📍 Preston, PR2 1SG
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The Forton School 4.8k Supper Run & 1k Fun Run

The Forton School 4.8k Supper Run & 1k Fun Run

4.8K 1K
📍 Wyre, PR3 0AS
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3-1-5 race series

HALF 10K
📍 LANCASTER, LA1 3PE
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Father's Day Half Marathon, 10k and 1k Fun Run

Father's Day Half Marathon, 10k and 1k Fun Run

10K 1 MILE HALF
📍 Mannin Way, LA1 3PE
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Freckleton Half Marathon

Freckleton Half Marathon

HALF
📍 Fylde, PR4 1SL
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2026 Blackrod Scarecrow 10k Race

2026 Blackrod Scarecrow 10k Race

10K 10.2K TRAIL
📍 Bolton, BL6 5JW
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GIN PIT 5

5 MILE
📍 MANCHESTER, M29 7DW
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Castle Clough 3.5 Mile Trail Race

3.5M TRAIL
📍 Burnley, BB11 5QL
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Forest Park Women's 5k

Forest Park Women's 5k

5K TRAIL
📍 WARRINGTON, WA3 6UZ
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Lostock Hall Carnival 5km 2026

5K
📍 PRESTON, PR5 5AN EA Licensed
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Pilling 10k - July

Pilling 10k - July

10K
📍 Pilling, PR3 6HH
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WYRE RUNNING: SUN – SEA & SURF: Fleetwood 10K Promenade Run

10K
📍 Wyre, FY7 6HF
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Puddleducks Trail & Road Runs

Puddleducks Trail & Road Runs

TRAIL
📍 Ribble Valley, BB7 3BB
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Calder Vale (Caldervale) 3.8 Mile Supper Run

3.8M 4M
📍 Wyre, PR3 1SJ
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Power of 5K Race 1
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Power of 5K Race 1

5K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS EA Licensed
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Power of 5K Race 2
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Power of 5K Race 2

5K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS EA Licensed
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2026

5K 10K HALF
📍 Liverpool, L9 5AS
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Radcliffe AC Multi Terrain 5km Race

5K
📍 Bury, M45 7DZ
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LMAC Salt Ayre Series

10K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS
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Fast 5

5K
📍 Preston, PR2 1SG
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Wednesday Night 10k Supper Run

Wednesday Night 10k Supper Run

10K
📍 Doris Henderson Way, LA1 5JS
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Castle to Castle Ultra

Castle to Castle Ultra

ULTRA
📍 Ribble Valley, BB7 1AZ
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Hapton 5 Mile Fell Race

5M TRAIL
📍 Burnley, BB11 5QL
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River Wyre 4 Mile Run

4M
📍 Wyre, FY5 5LR
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Docklands Marina 10k, 5k & 2k

Docklands Marina 10k, 5k & 2k

10K 5K 2K
📍 Preston, PR2 2YN
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Hameldon Quarry Fell Race

TRAIL
📍 Burnley, BB11 5QL
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Lancaster Series 1

10K HALF
📍 lancaster, la1 5df
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Williamson Park Charity Road Races - February

Williamson Park Charity Road Races - February

10K HALF 1K
📍 Williamson Park, LA1 1UX
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Southport Seaside 10k August 2026

Southport Seaside 10k August 2026

10K
📍 West Lancashire, PR8
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City Of Preston 10 MILE ROAD RACE

City Of Preston 10 MILE ROAD RACE

10M
📍 South Ribble, PR4 5GN
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City Of Preston 5 MILE ROAD RACE

5M
📍 South Ribble, PR4 5GN
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Jackhouse Reservoir 5 Mile Trail Race

5M TRAIL
📍 Hyndburn, BB5 3BE
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RunThrough Heaton Park Series

5K 10K 5K 10K
📍 Manchester, M25 2GT EA Licensed
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Riverside Half Marathon and 10k

Riverside Half Marathon and 10k

HALF 10K
📍 George and Dragon, LA1 1RB
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Rising Bridge 4 Mile Road Race

Rising Bridge 4 Mile Road Race

4M
📍 Hyndburn, BB5 2RE
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CraggRunner Sprint 5k

5K
📍 NELSON, BB9 8SJ
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Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 Mile August 2026

Chase The Sun Heaton Park 5k, 10k & 10 Mile August 2026

5K 10K
📍 Manchester, M25 2SW
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WYRE RUNNING: Kendal Mint Cake 10K

10K
📍 Wyre, FY7 6HF
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Fleetwood Half Marathon

Fleetwood Half Marathon

HALF
📍 Wyre, FY7 8LF
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The Golden Ball 20 & Riverside 10

The Golden Ball 20 & Riverside 10

5K 10 MILE
📍 Trimpell Sports & Social Club, LA4 4UP
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Morecambe Academy presents Record 5k & 10k Supper Run

Morecambe Academy presents Record 5k & 10k Supper Run

5K 10K
📍 Heysham, LA3 2RN
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Accrington 5km Road Race

5K
📍 Hyndburn, BB5 5UL
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Power of 5K Race 2
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Power of 5K Race 2

5K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS EA Licensed
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Power of 5K Race 1
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Power of 5K Race 1

5K
📍 Lancaster, LA1 5JS EA Licensed
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2026 Garstang Half Marathon

HALF
📍 PR3 1EB
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WYRE RUNNING: The Magnificent 7

7M
📍 Wyre, FY7 6HF
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Dream Trail Race

10K TRAIL
📍 St.Helens, WA9 4BB
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BLACKLEACH MULTI-TERRAIN 5 MILE RACE

5 MILE
📍 SALFORD, M28 3TD
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Bury 10K

Bury 10K

10K
📍 Bury, BL9 0JY
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Styles-Athon

Styles-Athon

10K 5K
📍 Heaton Park, M25 0EQ
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Hyndburn 10km Road/Trail race

Hyndburn 10km Road/Trail race

10K TRAIL
📍 Hyndburn, BB5 3RJ
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Morecambe Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k

Morecambe Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k

MARATHON HALF 10K
📍 Seaborn Rd, LA4 6BA
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Manchester Running Festival

Manchester Running Festival

5K 10K HALF 1 MILE
📍 Heaton Park, M25 0EQ
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3-1-5 race series

3-1-5 race series

10K 5K
📍 LANCASTER, LA1 3PE
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Swinton Running Club Five Mile Worsley Woods Trail Race

5 MILE TRAIL
📍 MANCHESTER, M28 2QW
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k September 2026
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k September 2026

5K 10K HALF
📍 Sefton, L9 5AS
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The KJD Law Ormskirk 10k

10K
📍 ORMSKIRK, L39 4RG
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West Coast Half Marathon

West Coast Half Marathon

HALF
📍 Preston, PR2 2HT
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Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race October 2026
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Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race October 2026

5K 10K HALF
📍 Manchester, M25 2SW EA Licensed
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The Bryan Grundy 2026 Green Drive Five (incorporating the Lancs Championships)

5M
📍 Fylde, FY8 4JE
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CraggRunner Sprint 5k

5K
📍 NELSON, BB9 8SJ
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Zoo to Fell point to point Marathon and Ultra Marathon

ULTRA MARATHON
📍 Blackpool, FY3 8LL
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Calder Lodge 15k and 6k Fun Run

Calder Lodge 15k and 6k Fun Run

10K
📍 Calder Lodge School, PR3 1UL
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Radcliffe AC Multi Terrain Thirteen Arches Half Marathon

HALF
📍 Bury, M45 7DZ
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Undulating

Striders Trail 5 - 2026

TRAIL 5 MILE
📍 ST. HELENS, WA11 0AB
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The Lancaster Half Marathon

The Lancaster Half Marathon

HALF 10K
📍 Doris Henderson Way, LA1 5JS
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Pendle Witches 10k & Halloween Fun Run

Pendle Witches 10k & Halloween Fun Run

10K 1 MILE
📍 Doris Henderson Way, LA1 5JS
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PTRC Coldwell 10 Mile Loop

PTRC Coldwell 10 Mile Loop

10M TRAIL
📍 Pendle, BB8 8RU
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Morecambe Festival of Running 10 Mile, 10k & 5k

Morecambe Festival of Running 10 Mile, 10k & 5k

5K 10K 10 MILE
📍 Carr Ln, LA3 2RL
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King's Highway Tough 15km Trail Race

15K TRAIL
📍 Hyndburn, BB5 6LD
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Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race November 2026
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Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race November 2026

5K 10K HALF
📍 Manchester, M25 2SW EA Licensed
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Blackburn 10k December 2026

Blackburn 10k December 2026

10K 1 MILE
📍 Nuttall St, BB2 4JF
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k December 2026
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k December 2026

5K 10K HALF
📍 Sefton, L9 5AS
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Rudolph 5 multi terrain

Rudolph 5 multi terrain

5M
📍 Blackpool, FY3 8PP
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3-1-5 race series

HALF 10K
📍 LANCASTER, LA1 3PE
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The Big Santa Dash Fun Run, 10k and Half Marathon for CancerCare

The Big Santa Dash Fun Run, 10k and Half Marathon for CancerCare

10K 1 MILE HALF
📍 Mannin Way, LA1 3PE
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2026 Worden Park Boxing Day 10k Road Race

10K
📍 South Ribble, PR25 3BD
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Garstang 10K and 2 Mile Fun Run

Garstang 10K and 2 Mile Fun Run

10K
📍 Preston, PR3 1YE
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Morecambe Festival of Running - January

Morecambe Festival of Running - January

5K 10K 10 MILE
📍 Heysham, LA3 2RN
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Valentine’s Day 10k

Valentine’s Day 10k

10K
📍 George and Dragon, LA1 1RB
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Abbathon 5k & 10k Themed Run

Abbathon 5k & 10k Themed Run

5K 10K
📍 Heaton Park, M25 0EQ
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The Ultra Loop | Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can In 8 Hours

The Ultra Loop | Run As Many 5km Loops As You Can In 8 Hours

MARATHON
📍 Heaton Park, M25 0DL
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k May 2027

Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k May 2027

5K 10K HALF
📍 L9 5AS
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2027

Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k July 2027

5K 10K HALF
📍 L9 5AS
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k October 2027

Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k October 2027

5K 10K HALF
📍 L9 5AS
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Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k December 2027

Run Aintree Half Marathon, 10k & 5k December 2027

5K 10K HALF
📍 L9 5AS
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Running in Preston

Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PB, Preston and the surrounding area offers races for every level. The local running community is welcoming and supportive — you'll find plenty of club runners, charity fundraisers, and first-timers at events throughout the year.

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