Lancashire Loop Trail Run
The Lancashire Loop Trail Run is a trail running event scheduled for Sunday 27th September 2026 in Blackpool. The start and finish are in the grounds of the Village Hotel, East Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LL. The course is based on a 10K loop on trail paths through a country park with a short section on pavement.
The route passes Marton Mere nature reserve, Herons Reach golf course and Blackpool Zoo, and offers views of Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park. The event notes that runners may hear the roar of a lion. Drink stations will supply fluids and there will be sweet and savoury snacks along the course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post race goodies.
Race formats and loop structure:
- 10K single loop
- 1/2 Marathon two loops plus a short out and back
- Marathon four loops plus a short out and back
- Ultra five loops
Entry costs vary by distance and affiliation status. The event has a six hour time limit. It holds Trail Running Association permit 8053 and will be held under UKA rules. Age restrictions apply: ages 18 to 19 may enter up to the marathon distance; entrants over 20 may enter any distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Cost:
- 10K - £23 Affiliated - £25 Unattached
- 1/2 Marathon - £27 Affiliated - £29 Unattached
- Marathon - £31 Affiliated - £33 Unattached
- Ultra - £36 Affiliated - £38 Unattached
Date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Registration: from 08:30am
Race start: 09:30am
There will be a 6hr time limit.
Location: Start / Finish will be in the grounds of the Village Hotel, East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8LL
Course: The course is on a 10K loop. The 1/2 marathon will be 2 loop + short out/back, marathon will be 4 loop + short out/back and the ultra will be 5 loops.
The course is on trail paths through the country park. There will be a short section on pavement.
We will keep you going with drinks as well as sweet and savoury snacks.
All finishers will receive a bespoke medal and post race goodies.
Trail Running Association permit: 8053
The event will be held under UKA rules.
Age restrictions:
- 18-19 max distance marathon
- over 20 no max distance