Run Liverpool Half Marathon – March 28th 2010

RUN THE CITY, 2 PARKS AND THE FAMOUS WATERFRONT!

BEFORE YOU ENTER! Please be advised that once you enter the event, your entry fee is NON REFUNDABLE under any circumstances. By entering the event either online or by postal entry you do so in agreement with this arrangement.

To enter download the Entry form or enter online. Download a course map here.

Run Liverpool Womens 10K 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run – Sunday May 9th

THIS ONE IS JUST FOR THE GIRLS!

Come and join over 2500 women running round the recently redeveloped Sefton Park in the suburbs of Liverpool. Come for the exercise, come for the competition, come for the camerarderie, come to run for your charity. Entries are now being taken online or by post.

To enter download the nntry form or enter online.

BEFORE YOU ENTER! Please be advised that once you enter the event your entry fee is NON REFUNDABLE under any circumstances. By entering the event either online or by postal entry you do so in agreement with this arrangement.

Download the course map here.

Run Liverpool Mersey Tunnel 10K – Sunday May 30th

Run point to point from Liverpool city centre through the Wallasey Tunnel and onto New Brighton on Wirral. This is a 10K race with a difference, ask anyone who has tackled the incine out of the tunnel.

To enter download the entry form or enter online.

BEFORE YOU ENTER! Please be advised that once you enter the event your entry fee is NON REFUNDABLE under any circumstances. By entering the event either online or by postal entry you do so in agreement with this arrangement.

Download the course map here.

MORE than 4,000 runners will be pounding the streets of Liverpool on Sunday for the city’s annual half-marathon.

The 13.1 mile course, which this year starts outside the Echo Arena, has attracted people from around the world with entrants from New York, Norway and Germany.

Organiser Alan Rothwell said: “There’s a lot of excitement around the half- marathon this year.

“We have had a lot more people entering because it’s back to starting and finishing in the city centre.”

Many people use the half- marathon as preparation for the London marathon which takes place in four weeks.

Alan added: “The Capital of Culture effect is still rippling through the city, with so many people choosing our run this year because the city is right on top of you during the route rather than runners just going past the edge of the city.”

Official runners’ world pacers will be running at five different paces on the day for anyone that wants to beat their personal best, regardless of what the elements may be throwing at them.

Alan said: “The weather forecast is looking favourable so far for Sunday, which is very important for the runners.

“Everyone will be hoping for a south westerly wind which will get behind them and push them along the tough parts of the course.”

Joining the crowd of fund-raising charity runners will also be stars from Hollyoaks who are raising money for Whizz Kids and Prostate Cancer.

Residents around the city centre have been warned of some road closures during the race which has a 9.30am start.

Adjoining roads along the city side of St James Street will be closed at 10am while runners pass.

At 10.15am, there will be no access to Devonshire Road.

Access to and from Jericho Lane and Aigburth Road will be restricted between 9.45 am and 10.30 am until the last runner passes into Otterspool Park.

The last of the runners are expected to finish at midday.

Liverpool Echo

The revised course for the 2009 Liverpool Half Marathon received an official endorsement today (28.01.09.) at the first review meeting at Police H.Q. in Canning Place. Members of the Safety Advisory Group discussed the new course and no objections were raised, in fact it was very well received.

Runners can now look forward to an improved course and probably fast times with the majority of the course being flat. The one exception is the Upper Parliament Street section just after one mile as runners head toward Sefton Park. However, once at the top it is downhill or flat more or less all the way.

Alan Rothwell, Race Organiser said “it is very pleasing to receive such a good endorsement at this stage. A lot planning has gone in to creating the best possible course for runners whilst at the same time minimising the impact on other road users. It is difficult but can be done. I’m sure the runners will enjoy this one. I ran the course last week as part of the measuring process and I thought it really good. My Garmin was bang on at 13.1 miles as well!!’

Download Full Size Course Map

How to enter

download the entry form or enter online.

The Santa Dash saw the Capital of Culture Year out in style and with the prospect of a City Center Half Marathon approaching, things are definitely looking good for the year ahead.

The Run Liverpool website is being updated at the moment and will feature information about all 2009 races along with entry details.

Further Information

Santa Dash: Click

Half Marathon: Click

Women’s 10K/5K: Click

The Mersey Tunnel 10K: Click

Liverpool Underground 5K: Click

To enter this year’s race and support this worthy event download the entry form or enter online.

The 2009 Liverpool Half Marathon plans have been submitted for consideration by the local authorities. The revision to the course of the last four years will hopefully see a start and finish in the City Centre at the Arena. The provisional course which is still subject to the confirmation and official measure is illustrated below. The changes would see the removal of the bus transportation arrangement from the city centre and also provide a more interesting start and finish for competitors!

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ACCORDING TO THE ORGANISERS, THE REVISED HALF MARATHON COURSE REVIEW
GOT OFF TO A GOOD START!

THE CRUCIAL KING’S PARADE ROAD USE FOR FINISH AREA
RECEIVES APPROVAL IN PRINCIPAL.

Many of you who may have read the recent article in the Liverpool Echo will be aware of the increasing commercial demands placed on the Liverpool Half Marathon. The spiralling costs for Policing, Traffic Management and Stewarding have placed the event under serious financial threat in the last two years and a review of the course structure for 2009 is being undertaken in an attempt to reduce those costs.