You have two options for collecting your bib number (race pack) for the event;
- Collect from the Events Office (Unit 1a Hoo Hill Estate, Blackpool, FY3 7HJ). We are open from 10am - 4pm. We do not open on Saturday's
- Collect on the day from the start point at Baffito's Restaurant, Preston Docklands, Preston PR2 2YP. Registration here is open from 9am.
Your bib number should be fastened securely to the FRONT of your running top. The chip timing tags are pre-attached so make sure you don’t fold, cut, deface or damage in any way or you will not get a finishing time. Pins to attach your bib number are supplied if you need them.
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YOU HAVE OPTED TO GO DIRECT TO THE START OF THE RACE, so there is no need to go to Lytham before the start.
The Event HQ is at Fairhaven Lake, Lytham St Annes. The nearest postcode is FY8 1BD. You have selected to register in Lytham, then use the shuttle bus to get to the start in Preston. The registration desks open at 7.30am and close at 8.45am
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There is plenty of car parking, and there is also on-street parking available. | |
There is an ‘un-manned’ baggage drop area located next to the registration area and at the start in Preston (transported back to Lytham for you) for small bags, jackets etc. Do not leave any valuables in the baggage area, just essentials needed after your run. We also have a key lock-box for your car keys. This is located at the ‘Event Support Trailer’. Place your keys into your race pack envelope and hand over to the staff for safe keeping during the event. | |
Portable toilets are available at the start of the event. Make sure you don’t leave it until the last minute to use them, they will become very busy just before the start. | |
The race will start at 10.00am sharp.
You need to get yourself into the starting lane at least 5 minutes before the gun fires as there will be important safety announcements and possibly emergency info which you will need to hear. MP3/iPods must NOT BE USED on the start line. The course is fully signed and marshalled. Here is a link to the route maps;
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YOU MUST CHECK THE MAP OF THE ROUTE YOU ARE RUNNING. There will be marshals and plenty of signs directing you but ultimately it is your responsibility to make sure you go the correct way.
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Bottled water (500ml) will be available on the route at 3.5 miles, 7.5 miles and 10.5 miles. Water is also offered to all runners at the finish line. Bananas and chocolate will also be given out at the finish. | |
The expert team from Remote Medical Services will be on-hand should any medical issues arise. They will be patrolling the course on their response bikes and located at the finish line. Make sure you complete the contact and medical form on the back of your bib number before competing. | |
All finishers will receive an amazing bespoke medal. Individual prizes will be awarded in the following categories;
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1st 3 Men Overall, 1st 3 Ladies Overall
- 1st Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65/70+
- 1st Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60/65+
The awards presentation will take place next to the registration area in Lytham at approximately 12pm. All prizes must be collected on the day, they cannot be posted out after the event. You can check category results from the ‘Event Support Trailer’ during the event.
Results, giving your official gun-time and chip-time will be published on the events website shortly after the event at www.fyldecoastrunners.com
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If for any If for any reason, you cannot join us at your chosen event, let us know at least 7 days before, and we can defer your entry to the following year or transfer your place over to a friend. If you make any changes within 7 days there is a charge of £5 to cover the costs of your printed bib number and assigned timing tags. We do not issue refunds. Use the following form on the events website to make changes to your entry. Visit the events website at 'click' deferrals from the homepage. | |
Finally… Enjoy the event! We look forward to welcoming you and hope you have an amazing FCR experience. If you need any further information then please get in touch. We are here to help!
from all at TEAM FCR
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