The festival brought with it a full weekend of running events with a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and 2k races spread over two days. Marathon runners lined up facing south looking towards Blackpool Tower, while half marathon runners lined up facing north with their backs to Blackpool Tower.
Take a look at the pictures.
1. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Off they go! Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
2. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Runners during the half and full marathons in Blackpool Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
3. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Runners pound the pavements in Blackpool Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
4. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Pushing through Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
5. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Waving to the crowds Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
6. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Many runners took part over the weekend Photo: Kelvin Stuttard