Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run is returning to resort for 2024: What you need to know

The biggest fun run in town returns in May when hundreds of runners will take to Blackpool's prom for the resort's oldest charity 10k.
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Published 8th Mar 2024, 18:39 BST
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After celebrating its 40th year last year, the Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run is back and will take place on Sunday, May 12.

The event will once again set off from outside The Savoy Hotel and runners will head to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and back along the road, cheered on by hundreds of spectators as they cross the finish line.

Each runner will get a chip-timed result which will be published online and in The Gazette.

The Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run will take place on May 12.The Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run will take place on May 12.
The Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run will take place on May 12.

Runners can raise sponsorship for any charity they like, but their entry fee will go towards dedicated hospice care across the Fylde coast.

Organisers Trinity Hospice are once again working with event sponsor Beaverbrooks.

Head of Fundraising at the hospice, Linzi Warburton, said: "The Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run is a well-established event in the town, and one which we are incredibly proud to organise, with support from our friends at Beaverbrooks.

Each runner will get a chip-timed result which will be published online and in The GazetteEach runner will get a chip-timed result which will be published online and in The Gazette
Each runner will get a chip-timed result which will be published online and in The Gazette

"This event is a testament to them for the years they spent organising it, and it’s wonderful to see runners taking part each year running for fun, for fitness and for charity.

"Last year more than 1,500 runners joined us for the event's 40th anniversary, and together they raised a staggering £65,000 for our charity.

"We've already got hundreds of people signed up to this year's fun run, and they’re already raising sponsorship to help us provide outstanding hospice care for people who need it across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

More than 1,000 of runners completed the run last yearMore than 1,000 of runners completed the run last year
More than 1,000 of runners completed the run last year

“We can't wait for what promises to be another fantastic fun run."

Susie Nicholas, Charity Manager at Beaverbrooks said: "Following an incredible anniversary celebration last year, Beaverbrooks are once again thrilled to be involved in this year's event.

 "We're very proud sponsors of the fun run and enjoy working with the team at Trinity Hospice both in the run up to the event and on the day itself through our colleagues who volunteer.

Runners can raise sponsorship for any charity they likeRunners can raise sponsorship for any charity they like
Runners can raise sponsorship for any charity they like

"We're very much looking forward to cheering the runners as they cross the finish line and handing them their well-deserved medal."

The Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10k Fun Run starts at 11am on Sunday, May 12.

To enter, visit www.blackpoolfunrun.co.uk

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