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.
7. Blackpool Marathon Festival
The event started at 9am this morning Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
8. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Smiling through Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
9. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Keep on going! Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
10. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Nearly there! Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
11. Blackpool Marathon Festival
The finish is in sight! Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
12. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Usain Bolt who? Photo: Kelvin Stuttard