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West Coast Half Marathon

October 11, 2026 · 10:00 AMPreston to Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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Race Day

52°F

45–55°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

312ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change −26 ft

Participants

650

Intimate field

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

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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.

Minimum Age: 17 years
Entry Methods: Online entry only via Cognito Forms
No postal entries accepted
Limited day-of entries subject to availability (+£5 surcharge)
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
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

Questions about the West Coast Half Marathon 2026

When is the West Coast Half Marathon 2026?

This edition ran on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.

Where is the West Coast Half Marathon?

Preston to Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

What is the West Coast Half Marathon time limit?

3 hours 30 minutes.

What is the West Coast Half Marathon elevation gain?

95 m (312 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: −8 m (26 ft). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the West Coast Half Marathon course like?

It passes Guild Wheel, Preston Docks and Freckleton.

What is the weather like at the West Coast Half Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 7–13 °C (45–55 °F). Feels cool.

How many runners does the West Coast Half Marathon have?

650 participants. Intimate field.

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