West Coast Half Marathon
The Lowdown
The West Coast Half Marathon is a point-to-point road race organized by Fylde Coast Runners, running from Preston Docks along the Guild Wheel through Freckleton and Warton to a coastal finish at Fairhaven Lake in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. Now in its seventh year, the flat 13.1-mile course is capped at 650 runners, with a shuttle bus carrying runners from the Lytham race HQ to the Preston start each morning. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, a technical finisher's t-shirt, and chip timing, with hydration stations at 3, 6, and 9 miles along the route. Entry is online-only, with prices set at £30 for standard competitors and £28 for UKA/ARC club members; the event sold out early in 2025, so early entry is recommended. The race starts at 10:00am and is open to runners aged 17 and over on race day.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Guild Wheel
Preston Docks
Freckleton
Warton
Fairhaven Lake
Preston to Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom
GB
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 17 on race day
- Open to runners of all abilities
Required Documents
- No special ID required to run; confirmation email/QR code used for bib collection
Entry Methods
- Online entry only via Cognito Forms
- No postal entries accepted
- Limited day-of entries subject to availability (+£5 surcharge)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds
Deferrals or transfers to a friend accepted up to 7 days before the race; changes within 7 days incur a £5 admin fee
Shuttle buses from Fairhaven Lake (Lytham race HQ) to the Preston start depart 8:45am sharp
Hydration stations (500ml bottled water) at 3, 6, and 9 miles
Bib collection from 7:30am at Lytham HQ or 8:30am at the Preston start, depending on the chosen entry option
Now in its seventh running (event debuted around 2020)
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