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Love 2 Run
PLF Annual Race Event
Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K
About the Event
Sunday 10th May 2026
Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant, this is your chance to achieve something extraordinary with The PLF's 2nd Love2run Race Event!
Wirral Coastal Route - Start and Finish at the Historic Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton. Taking in the Iconic Liverpool Skyline and Wirral's Idyllic Coastal Scenery.
What to Expect
- Officially Measured Courses
- Officially Timed Run
- Finishers Medal
- T-Shirt & Goody Bag
- 1st Place winners cup in each race category for men & women
- Lots of Community Spirit Supporting a Great Cause
For Safety Reasons the following are not permitted
- No dogs
- No prams
Event Information
All 3 routes are officially measured. Please see the proposed route description for each run below.
There is no set requirement to fundraise for entry however, should you wish to raise funds for The Paul Lavelle Foundation we would be absolutely delighted! Please see below link to our fund raising pack or feel free to get in touch with the PLF team at contact@love2run.uk
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Marathon
Start time - 08:30 am
Distance - 26.2 miles
Route Description
Runners begin at the historic Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton, heading south along the promenade with stunning views across the River Mersey to the Liverpool skyline. Continue along the coastal path towards Seacombe Ferry.
Pass Seacombe Ferry Terminal and follow the waterfront route towards Woodside, crossing the four bridges. Continue along the riverside promenade to reach Woodside Ferry
At Woodside, follow the marked loop point before rejoining the promenade and retracing your steps back towards Seacombe Ferry. Continue along the coastal path, returning past familiar landmarks, and head back towards Fort Perch Rock.
From here, pass Fort Perch Rock on your right and cross Marina Bridge. Follow the promenade heading north along Harrison Drive towards Moreton.
There is a short sandy off-road section (approximately 200m) following the coastline. Stay on the waymarked path as it continues towards Meols, passing the RNLI station, and onwards to the end of the promenade.
At the end of the promenade, turn left onto Stanley Road, Hoylake. After approximately 400 metres, you will reach the official Marathon Turnaround Point.
Turn back here and retrace the coastal path, taking in the spectacular Wirral shoreline once again.
Follow the waterfront route all the way back towards New Brighton to finally finish at Fort Perch Rock.
Runners will cross the finish line back where the journey began, with Fort Perch Rock proudly overlooking the final stretch!
Half Marathon
Start time - 09:00 am
Distance - 13.1 miles
Route Description
Starts at Fort Perch Rock fast and flat route heading down towards Seacombe Ferry
Turn around and head back to Fort Perch Rock across Marina Bridge past the clown roundabout up towards Moreton.
There is a small off road section 200m here were there'll be a half marathon turning point, heading you back to the Finish line at Fort Perch Rock!
10K
Start time - 9:30 am
Distance 6.2 miles
Route Description
Flat and fast route starts at Fort Perch Rock, New Brighton, heads to Seacombe Ferry turnaround point, comes back again with Fort Perch Rock on your right.
Over Marina Bridge to the Clown roundabout turn around here and full throttle back to the finish line at Fort Perch Rock!
England Athletics & Route Certification
HISTORY OF FORT PERCH ROCK
Fort Perch Rock is a coastal defence battery built between 1825 and 1829, with the foundation stone being laid in 1826. It was built to protect the Port of Liverpool and proposed as a fortified lighthouse to replace the old Perch Rock Light; however, a separate lighthouse was also built. The fort was built on an area known as Black Rock, and was cut off at high tide. However, coastal reclamation has made it fully accessible.
The Fort covers an area of about 4,000 square yards (3,300 m2) with enough space for 100 men. It was built with red sandstone from the Runcorn quarries. The height of the walls ranges from 24 feet (7.3 m) to 32 feet (9.8 m), and the towers are 40 feet (12 m) high. The Fort originally had a drawbridge, and a Tuscan portal which bore the coat of arms and the words 'Fort Perch Rock'. At one point it was armed with 18 guns, of which 16 were 32-pounders, mounted on platforms. It was nicknamed the 'Little Gibraltar of the Mersey'
We are delighted to have Fort Perch Rock as the start and finish location of our Love2run event 2025!
The Paul Lavelle Foundation
About the Paul Lavelle Foundation
The Paul Lavelle Foundation (PLF) was established in memory of Paul Lavelle, who tragically lost his life to domestic violence at the hands of his partner in May 2017. In the wake of this devastating loss, Paul's friends and family came together to create a charity dedicated to raising awareness of male domestic abuse, supporting male victims and survivors, and promoting healthy relationships as a preventative measure.
While the foundation's primary mission is to support male survivors of domestic abuse and raise awareness that abuse can happen to men as well as women, an equally important part of its work focuses on promoting physical and mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through outdoor sports, activities, and inclusive community initiatives.
Raising Awareness
One of the foundation's key goals is to highlight the often-overlooked issue of male domestic abuse by sharing Paul's story. Through campaigns and outreach efforts, the PLF aims to challenge stigmas and increase understanding of the challenges male survivors face.
Specialist Support Services
The PLF offers a dedicated therapeutic support service for male victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This service provides a person-centred approach, blending therapy, advocacy, advice, and signposting support to aid in recovery and healing.
Promoting Physical and Mental Wellbeing
To encourage mental and physical health, the PLF runs inclusive weekly Community Activity Groups, including swimming, cycling, running, and walking clubs. These sessions are open to individuals of any ability and operate on a self-referral basis, providing a supportive environment to foster well-being through exercise and connection.
Supporting Children and Young People
The foundation also works to break the cycle of domestic abuse by delivering healthy relationship education workshops to children and young people in schools and colleges. These programmes provide vital tools to recognise and foster healthy relationships, while also supporting young people who have experienced domestic abuse in the family environment.
Fundraising Through Sports and Activities
Annual fundraising events form a cornerstone of the foundation's work, combining sports, family fun, and community spirit to raise funds for its initiatives. These events reflect the foundation's ethos of promoting physical and mental well-being while inspiring people of all ages to reach their full potential.
Through its multifaceted approach, the Paul Lavelle Foundation honors Paul's memory by making a positive impact on the lives of others, fostering awareness, support, and health within the community
