Blackpool Night Run

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The Blackpool Night Run offers a memorable 7.5K experience along Blackpool Promenade before the official Illuminations switch on. Organised in support of Brian House Children's Hospice, the event combines a traffic free evening run with fundraising for an important local cause, welcoming runners of all abilities.

Starting and finishing at the Tower Festival Headland, the flat closed road route heads north beneath the famous Blackpool Illuminations before returning along the Promenade to the finish. The unique evening setting and seaside atmosphere make it one of the most distinctive charity runs in the North West, with the course suitable for both first time runners and experienced participants.

Entry is free, with runners encouraged to raise at least £30 in sponsorship or make a donation to support Brian House Children's Hospice. Every participant receives chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal, making the Blackpool Night Run a rewarding evening of running while helping provide vital care for children and families across the Fylde Coast.