Race information

Everything you need for race day — where to go, when to be there, and what to expect on the course.

Start times

Race	Distance	Start
Marathon	26.2 miles	08:30
Half Marathon	13.1 miles	09:00
10K	6.2 miles	09:30

Please arrive about 1 hour before your start time. The cut-off is 8 hours from the first start, so all runners must finish by 16:30.

Where to go

All three races start and finish at Fort Perch Rock, Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral, CH45 2JU.

By train

New Brighton station is on the Merseyrail Wirral line, a short walk from the start.

By car

There is parking at Fort Perch Rock for a minimum £5 donation per vehicle, payable by cash or card, which goes straight to the charity. There is a height barrier, so please check your vehicle will clear it. There is more paid parking along the promenade. Spaces go quickly, so car-sharing helps everyone.

The routes

Every race starts and finishes at Fort Perch Rock, and runs out along the Wirral coast towards Seacombe and the Irish Sea.

Marathon26.2 miles

Start at Fort Perch Rock and head down towards Seacombe Ferry, taking in the Liverpool skyline. Turn back on yourself and run past Fort Perch Rock on your right, over Marina Bridge to Harrison Drive and up towards Moreton. There is a short off-road section of about 200m following the coast up to Meols, past the RNLI station to the end of the promenade. Turn back along the coastal path, down past Fort Perch Rock on your left and on to Egremont Ferry. Turn again there and head back along the prom to the finish at Fort Perch Rock.

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Half Marathon13.1 miles

Start at Fort Perch Rock and head to Seacombe Ferry. Turn around and follow the promenade past the Clown Roundabout towards Moreton. After a short 200m off-road section, turn at the half marathon point and return to the finish at Fort Perch Rock.

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10K6.2 miles

Start at Fort Perch Rock and head to Seacombe Ferry. Turn around and follow the promenade to the Clown Roundabout. Turn again and return to the finish at Fort Perch Rock.

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On the day

Aid stations are positioned along the route. Locations will be confirmed nearer the time.
Bag drop is available at the start.
Spectators are very welcome. Bring them.
No prams or dogs on the course, for health and safety reasons.
Event packs are collected before race day. We will email you the date and location.

Ready to run?

Entries are handled by TDL Event Services. You cannot enter on the day, so get your place early.

Enter the race

Questions? Email contact@love2run.uk or call 0151 294 4176.