Date
15.03.2026Start Time
09.00Start Location
Canada Boulevard, LiverpoolEvent Information
The race date for 2026 will be Sunday 15th March and entries are open. Entries for the 2025 event sold out over 2 months before race day so be sure get in early to secure your place in Merseyside's biggest road race event.
The half marathon has become a firm favorite in the lead up to the London Marathon with many people using the race as a test of their progress as they head toward the tail end of their marathon training.
Others use the 10 mile distance as a step up from regular 10Ks and test themselves over a longer distance so there are plenty of reasons to take part in this celebratory event.
Either way it's a great way to see the city!
2026 marks the 32nd anniversary since the start of what was originally known as the Liverpool INTERNATIONAL Half Marathon back in 1994. And with the city now a firm visitor destination with people from across the world, the event equally certainly attracts runners from far and wide. It's set to be another fantastic day in Liverpool.
Entry
Entrants need to be 17 years or over.
What's Included
- Chip timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Finisher T-shirt
- Exclusive medal
- A fantastic experience!
Race Number Information
Further information about posting race numbers will be made available closer to event day.
Entries outside the UK
If you are taking part and have a postal address outside mainland UK then you can collect your race number from the enquiry tent on race morning.
You will be emailed directly about this prior to the race date.
Route
Elevation Map
Travel
The start and finish of the 10 Mile Road Race is at the Pier Head on the waterfront in front of the Liver Buildings in the city centre.
Other landmarks nearby are Liverpool ONE retail centre, Albert Dock and the Liverpool Museum.
Sat nav postcode for Liver Building guidance is
L2 0PP
The nearest main line train station is Lime Street which is a 20 minute walk from the start area. The nearest local train station is James Street on the Liverpool loop line. It is possible to get the loop line train from Lime Street to James Street which is a matter of yards from the start area.
The waterfront roads are well signposted from any direction when approaching the city centre. Follow city centre signs or the brown Tourist signs for Albert Dock.
From the north, the Liver Buildings can be found on the right hand side of the road just after the Radisson Blu Hotel at Leeds Street, Old Hall Street, Great Howard Street junction.
From the south, follow the signs into the city and look out for Albert Dock, Liverpool Arena and Liverpool ONE shopping centre. The Liver Buildings will be on your left just after these locations.
From the east, (M62 / Edge Lane) follow city centre signs all the way into the city itself and two main roads will take you to the Liver Buildings via London Road, Churchill Way flyover, Dale Street and Water Street OR via Islington, Hunter Street, Scotland Road and Leeds Street to the Radisson Blu Hotel. The Liver Buildings is on your right hand side just after this location.
From Wirral / Kingsway (Wallasey) Tunnel, exit onto Scotland Road towards the city centre and follow the right hand turn at the first main set of traffic lights (after exiting) onto Leeds Street. Follow this road to the waterfront area just after the Radisson Blu Hotel which will be on your left hand side.
From Wirral / Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel, turn immediately left upon exiting the tunnel and follow Dale Street as far as Water Street past the Town Hall. Turn left here onto the one way system and move across to the right hand lane to undertake a natural u-turn where you will head north toward the designated car parks.
Nearest car parks – two locations at Princes Dock (next to the Malmaison hotel) and Capital car park next to the Thistle Hotel are within walking distance (400 yards) to the start / finish area in front of the Liver Buildings. Both offer reduced all day parking rates on Sunday.
Event Partners
Gallery
- For images of the 2025 event click here
- For images of the 2024 event click here
- For images of the 2023 event click here
- For images of the 2022 event click here or here
- For images of the 2021 event click here
- For images of the 2019 event click here
- For images of the 2018 event click here or click here
- For images of the 2017 event click here
- For images of the 2016 event click here
- For images of the 2015 event click here
- For images of the 2014 event click here
- For images of the 2013 event click here
FAQs
No. Once your entry is accepted (save for statutory rights for online payments) it is not possible to transfer / defer entries or arrange entry transfers.
As the race is held under UKA License, the age limit for entries is 17 years on race day.
Yes you can. There is no obligation for you to do so as a condition of entry but you are welcome to fund raise if you wish.
Yes. Everyone who completes the course on the day will receive a medal and a technical T shirt.
Yes it is. As the event is staged under UKA License the course is accurate to 13.1 miles and has a UKA Course Measure Certificate confirming the accuracy of the course.
The closing date for entries is normally two weeks before race date. Entries will remain open for longer if numbers are available.
If entries are available during the last two weeks then the online facility will remain in place. If not it will clearly state ENTRIES CLOSED.
Entries will still be taken during the last two weeks (if available) but NOT posted out due to the inconsistent nature of Royal Mail deliveries.
If you enter during the last two weeks then you can collect your race pack in person from the event office or on race morning.
Normally there would be a time of 3 hours to complete the course but as the last four miles are off the public highway with runners returning along the promenade, it is not imposed. It should be noted however that the Marina access bridge at approximately 11.5 miles will be in operation from around midday to allow yacht craft out on the river. This may impede you if you have not crossed this location within 3 hours.
