Popular Blackpool Colour Run returns - here’s everything you need to know
Blackpool’s popular Colour Run is set to return in 2026 bringing thousands of runners, joggers and walkers to Starr Gate Beach for a vibrant 3km charity event in support of Trinity Hospice.
Blackpool Colour run is back for 2026
The Blackpool Colour Run will return to Starr Gate Beach on Saturday 18 July 2026, promising a high-energy, family-friendly fundraising event where participants are showered in clouds of bright powdered paint as they complete a 3km course along the sand.
Organised by Trinity Hospice, the event has become a staple in the town’s summer calendar, attracting participants of all ages and fitness levels.
Rather than a traditional competitive race, the Colour Run focuses on fun, community spirit and fundraising, with runners, joggers, walkers and even dancers encouraged to take part at their own pace.
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A rainbow 3km along the beach
Starting at 11am, the course takes participants through a lively beach setting featuring multiple colour stations where volunteers launch bursts of coloured powder into the air, transforming participants into walking rainbows by the finish line.
The event typically runs until around 2pm with entertainment, music and a festival-style atmosphere building before and after the run.
Each entry includes a participant pack featuring a pouch of coloured powder, a race number and a commemorative medal with additional paint available to buy on the day for those who want to ramp up the colour.
The event is open to all ages, making it a popular choice for families, schools, workplaces and community groups looking for a shared challenge that prioritises enjoyment over speed or competition.
Supporting Trinity Hospice
Beyond the colour and celebration, the event has a serious purpose. Funds raised through entry fees and sponsorship go directly towards supporting Trinity Hospice and its services for patients and families across the region.
Organisers encourage participants to raise sponsorship alongside their entry, helping to fund specialist palliative and bereavement care provided by the charity.
The Blackpool Colour Run 2026 is expected to once again draw large crowds to the promenade turning the beach into a moving canvas of colour.