2027 Blackpool Marathon - Apr 25 Countdown

Q: What is the Blackpool Marathon route?

The Blackpool Marathon is a two-lap, traffic-free course run entirely along the seafront promenade of the Fylde coast. From the race HQ on North Promenade (near Blackpool North Pier, opposite the Grand and Imperial hotels) runners head south past the Tower and the piers toward Lytham St Annes, turn and run north toward Cleveleys, then repeat the loop. The route combines the main promenade roadway and the wide promenade walkways, with the sea on one side the whole way.

Q: Is the Blackpool Marathon flat and good for a PB?

Yes — it is one of the flattest marathons in the UK. The course runs almost entirely at sea level along the promenade with no real hills, so total elevation gain is minimal (roughly 50m over 26.2 miles). On a calm day it is a genuine personal-best course. Plan your target with our pace calculator.

Q: How windy is the Blackpool Marathon?

Wind is the course's defining challenge. The promenade is fully exposed to the Irish Sea with no buildings or trees for shelter, so a sea breeze can mean a stiff headwind on the outbound legs of each lap. The flip side is a tailwind on the return legs. On a still day it is lightning fast; on a blustery one, pace by effort rather than by the clock and use our finish-time calculator to reset your goal mid-race.

Q: How do I enter the Blackpool Marathon 2027?

Entry is open to the public (no ballot) through the official Fylde Coast Runners registration form on Cognito Forms, linked from runblackpoolfestival.com. The 2027 marathon fee is GBP 47 standard, or GBP 45 for UKA-affiliated club runners. Minimum age is 18 on race day. It is part of the wider Blackpool Festival of Running weekend, so enter early to secure a place.

Q: What time does the Blackpool Marathon start and what is the cut-off?

The marathon starts at 09:00 on Sunday 25 April 2027 from North Promenade. There is a 7-hour time limit, set by the road-closure order, meaning you need to average roughly 16 minutes per mile to finish inside the cut-off — generous enough for first-timers and run-walkers.

Q: Does the Blackpool Marathon count for Boston qualifying or a London Good For Age?

It is run as a UK Athletics-registered event on an accurately measured road course, so a finish time here is valid for Boston qualifying (BQ) and a London Marathon Good For Age (GFA) entry. There is no qualifying standard to get in — your finish time simply counts toward those standards. Check your target against the cut-offs with our Good For Age tool.

Q: What is the weather like for the Blackpool Marathon, and how do I get there?

Late April on the Fylde coast is cool and breezy, around 10C (50F) at the start, with a real chance of showers and an exposed sea wind. Blackpool has three railway stations (Blackpool North is closest to the start) with direct and connecting trains from Manchester, Preston and beyond, plus tram links along the seafront — leave the car behind, as promenade roads close for the race.

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Race Information

Race	2027 Blackpool Marathon - Apr 25
City	Blackpool
Date	2027-04-25 at 09:00
Time Limit	7 hours
Cutoff pace	9:57/km
Timezone	Europe/London
Official Site	Fylde Coast Runners
Registration	Register · 47 GBP

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	8.8°C / 48°F
Humidity	84%
Wind	24.6 km/h
Rain Chance	38%
Typical Conditions	A cool, breezy late-April morning on England's north-west coast. Expect around 10C (50F) at the 09:00 start, climbing to the low-to-mid teens, with high humidity, a real chance of showers and an exposed sea wind straight off the Irish Sea.

What to Prepare: Dress for low-double-digit Celsius and assume wind — the promenade has no shelter, so the headwind on the outbound legs can sting. Pack a light waterproof, wear a cap or visor against the gusts, and bank a few seconds where the wind is at your back.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 24.6 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

	Cooler	Typical	Warmer
Temperature	6.5°C	8.7°C	10.9°C
Dew point	3.1°C	6°C	8.8°C

Wet-day chance: 38% Runnability: 69/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course Type	Two-lap, traffic-free, out-and-back seafront promenade
Elevation Gain	50m
Terrain	Road and promenade
Profile	Pancake-flat and run almost entirely at sea level along the Fylde-coast promenade. There is no meaningful climbing — total elevation gain is only around 50m for the full distance, most of it gentle ramps on and off the promenade walkways. The honest difficulty here is wind, not gradient, which makes it one of the flattest PB courses in the UK on a calm day.
Boston Qualifier	Yes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blackpool Marathon route?

The Blackpool Marathon is a two-lap, traffic-free course run entirely along the seafront promenade of the Fylde coast. From the race HQ on North Promenade (near Blackpool North Pier, opposite the Grand and Imperial hotels) runners head south past the Tower and the piers toward Lytham St Annes, turn and run north toward Cleveleys, then repeat the loop. The route combines the main promenade roadway and the wide promenade walkways, with the sea on one side the whole way.

Is the Blackpool Marathon flat and good for a PB?

Yes — it is one of the flattest marathons in the UK. The course runs almost entirely at sea level along the promenade with no real hills, so total elevation gain is minimal (roughly 50m over 26.2 miles). On a calm day it is a genuine personal-best course. Plan your target with our pace calculator.

How windy is the Blackpool Marathon?

Wind is the course's defining challenge. The promenade is fully exposed to the Irish Sea with no buildings or trees for shelter, so a sea breeze can mean a stiff headwind on the outbound legs of each lap. The flip side is a tailwind on the return legs. On a still day it is lightning fast; on a blustery one, pace by effort rather than by the clock and use our finish-time calculator to reset your goal mid-race.

How much climbing does the Blackpool Marathon have?

Almost none. The route hugs a flat, sea-level promenade, so the only gradient comes from short ramps on and off the walkway sections — total ascent is around 50m for the full marathon. GPS watches often over-read climb on coastal courses, so do not be alarmed if your device shows more. Check how the negligible profile fits your goal pace with our elevation profile tool.

How do I enter the Blackpool Marathon 2027?

Entry is open to the public (no ballot) through the official Fylde Coast Runners registration form on Cognito Forms, linked from runblackpoolfestival.com. The 2027 marathon fee is GBP 47 standard, or GBP 45 for UKA-affiliated club runners. Minimum age is 18 on race day. It is part of the wider Blackpool Festival of Running weekend, so enter early to secure a place.

What time does the Blackpool Marathon start and what is the cut-off?

The marathon starts at 09:00 on Sunday 25 April 2027 from North Promenade. There is a 7-hour time limit, set by the road-closure order, meaning you need to average roughly 16 minutes per mile to finish inside the cut-off — generous enough for first-timers and run-walkers.

Does the Blackpool Marathon count for Boston qualifying or a London Good For Age?

It is run as a UK Athletics-registered event on an accurately measured road course, so a finish time here is valid for Boston qualifying (BQ) and a London Marathon Good For Age (GFA) entry. There is no qualifying standard to get in — your finish time simply counts toward those standards. Check your target against the cut-offs with our Good For Age tool.

What is the weather like for the Blackpool Marathon, and how do I get there?

Late April on the Fylde coast is cool and breezy, around 10C (50F) at the start, with a real chance of showers and an exposed sea wind. Blackpool has three railway stations (Blackpool North is closest to the start) with direct and connecting trains from Manchester, Preston and beyond, plus tram links along the seafront — leave the car behind, as promenade roads close for the race.