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Thought I would open a thread for this to raise a bit of awareness as I was under the impression that the 2009 was the last running of the Blackpool marathon. For those who are not subscribers it seems that the route is changing to take some of the repetition out of the lap format. The run down to the pleasure beach is going inland and they're changing the Bispham concrete path bit as well.
Not sure whether I'm going to enter this yet or not (but will opt for the half if not) but thought I'd throw this out, I got an e-mail about the event last night.
I thought the 2009 event was a real credit to running, well organised from start to finish. I noticed a time limit of 5h30 for this year which may imply more road running.
R
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Warrington Road Warrior
What date is the marathon
Maybe we should all run in our "last ever blackpool marathon" t-shirts
R
Hi warrington road warrior, i ran the 2009 half marathon and thought it was the last one. Then an e-mail to say its on next year.So i've entered for the full marathon my first one too. I hope they do change the route a bit as it did seem a bit dull to do it twice for the marathon runners. It was my first half marathon and clocked 1hr 31mins i was very happy with that as i thought i was going to get 1hr 40min. Any way i'm on with my training and will just give it my best shot. Have a good one if your in it
Darren from Rossendale, Lancs
Darren Wilkinson 2
Yes I have the same email about next year Event.This year I did 4H.45 inwhich its challenging in 2010 hopefully 4.15 to 4.30.See You soon
Stephen Brear from Sleaford,Lincs
the route I did in the mararthon 2004/5 was better then the 2 lapper went to st annes and back then that hard lower walk to Bispham and back
I am doing Angsley mararthon this time after 3 years from last full mararthon
what changed their minds again
last time it was runners wanting to do it thats what I heard
Micheal
Its all Change and the Money is the Biggest News
speedy
do you know what the route is
just ran 20 miles today in 2h43 so If I can keep my pace right as I did today for another 6.2 miles I might make it non stop at Anglsey
you are right about money thats why I changed my races and do a lot of local ones
Micheal
Good Morning.The route start narrow roads from the showground pas therundbout about 5miles turn left to the next villange a your legs100% sore like Hell up the steep 2 hills.But plenty of waterstopsthrough.Go to the Angelsey Marthon website for more details.My next local one Stretham 10 near Belvoir and Heckington not sure yet because I will go om my bikeand ride for a change and my big Marathon will be in September at Cornwal the Eden?
may enter Blackpool mararthon
only time I will do blackpool as I do a lot of new to me races which makes it more instrecting
From the route description on this site, looks like the Blackpool Marathon is going to head north towards Fleetwood then cut inland. There are loads of quieter roads up in that area.
I'll wait for Jenni to contact me about measuring it.
Sensible move about the cut off time too
Brain
has Ron retired from the events now I have nocited his wife is the events manger
amster
Good Luck for Fleetwood in September?
Plodding Hippo
How are you.Yes I think Blackpool on the 11th I think.Thats why Blackpool announced the last this year because differnt dates(I think)?
just entered the full one if anyone wants to do it the limit is 1000 and the course sounds better then ever
the limit is for both races I think
I hope they do not do this at the 2010 event or it will be my last one there
I am doing Anglsey in september
Ria
you should try this one it has had good reports and Colin Jackson is there
Micheal
GOOD EVENING
Its nice Weather in Lincolnshire today except yesterday washed out.Another Stupid storie I saw a Runner where I live about to go running through the thunderstorm and lightening.WHY.......?
Colin Jackson is down to earth and very plesant t meet.I saw him 2nd time and hopefully again this year?
P.S in this forum why People open 2 Blackpool Topic and Friends.Its confused or what?
speedy 37
it is for anyone who wants to post on it weather doing the race or not must be daft running it that weather
Ria told the truth on blackpool mararthon 2009 as she was in the race and knew what was happing with the marshalls etc
Barnsley runner knows what he is talking about as he use to help put the Barnsley 10k on
got my speed up again
did the same route as yestaday knocking 1 and half mins of so pleased with that
I am staying at Bangor travelodge for the race
Barnsley runner
do you run for Holmfirth harriers as from your photo you seem to have their t-shirt colour on
Micheal Tinker
It warm the Weather by Thursday and the Weekend not bad better then sitting ducks last Sunday in Lincolnshire and if the runners want to die early during Thnderstorm.ts upto them.
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE
I think they've put the race time limit on this year to prevent the problems with the marshalling and also to have a more defined time when roads can be re-opened. I should say that I was a slower runner (5h11m) and marshalls were still on the course being pleasant and supportive.
I am oddly surprised that there isn't a sweep of the course though
I'll probably sign up for the half at the very least, maybe the full. Will see what I think after doing Disney - I've vowed never again after both marathons, I guess I am a stickler for punishment
R
BR
Holmfirth harriers put on some great races where does that fell race go to they hold in july