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.
25. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Some of the runners who took part Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
26. Blackpool Marathon Festival
All set! Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
27. Blackpool Marathon Festival
On your marks.... Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
28. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Setting off Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
29. Blackpool Marathon Festival
Hi! Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
30. Blackpool Marathon Festival
This young lady turned out with a 'Go Mummy' support banner Photo: Kelvin Stuttard