Date
11.04.2027Start Time
09.30Start Location
Blackstock Street, LiverpoolEvent Information
The Mersey Tunnel 10K is a unique race, largely taking place in the Wallasey Tunnel under the River Mersey, taking runners from Liverpool to New Brighton. Join us at this much-loved local event for a great day of running, fundraising, and fun!
Why run this event?
Opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1971, the Wallasey Tunnel, still affectionately known as the ‘new tunnel’, will take runners on a journey of just over 3K before exiting on the Wirral side of the river. Runners will make their way along Dock Road before the course diverts to the promenade for the second half of the race, showing off the impressive Liverpool skyline.
It’s a great opportunity to run through the Tunnel and experience a feat of modern engineering as you make your way from Liverpool to New Brighton with thousands of other runners.
What's included?
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Finisher's medal
Entry information:
Entrants must be aged 15 or over on the day of the event to take part.
Race Number Information
Race numbers will be sent in the post 7-10 days before the event. If, for any reason, you don't receive your race number in the post, you can pick one up from the Race Office on the day of the event.
IMPORTANT - Do not, under any circumstances, allow anyone else to run with a race number under your name. This can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners, as well as cause a number of other issues. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
What if I'm coming from overseas?
Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number. Please collect your race number from the race office from 7:30 on race day, our team will be happy to assist you.
On The Day Information
All you need to know
Baggage
Please make sure you leave enough time before the event to drop off your bag in the designated baggage store, which will be positioned at the start. Your baggage label is on your race number: please rip it off your race number and attach it to your bag when handing it over to our volunteers so your belongings can be safely looked after.
The baggage buses will leave the start line at 9:15am. Your bag will then be taken over to the finish line at New Brighton, so you can collect your belongings once you have finished the race. We ask that you make your way to the baggage store as soon as possible to reclaim your belongings before you meet up with your loved ones to celebrate.
Fuel and Hydration
There will be water stations throughout the course handing out bottles of water, at both the 5K and 7K points.
Pacers
Our incredible team of pacers will be out in force to help guide you every step of the way. Easily spotted with their flags, our friendly pacers will run at a consistent pace across the course to help you stay motivated and hit your goal time.
Each pacer is an experienced runner who understands the unique challenges of a race. They're here to support you with expert pacing, encouragement, and plenty of spirit to carry you all the way to that unforgettable finish on the waterfront. Whatever time you're chasing, our pacers have you covered every step of the journey.
Medical
Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.
In addition, there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near the start and finish line. There will also be roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
Photos
Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.
Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com
Clothing
It is important to note that all clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep any clothing that has been left in the starting area, unless dropped in the baggage store prior to the race.
Toilets
Please only use the allocated toilets for this event. There will be plenty of toilets which you will be able to use pre or post-race.
Results
All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.
However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!
Headphones on the day
You may choose to wear bone conducting headphones as you make your way around the course.
We ask that volume is kept low to ensure you can hear the marshal's instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.
Route
Elevation Map
Interactive Route Map
The 10K course starts on Blackstock Street approximately 250 metres before the Kingsway Tunnel emergency access road.
The Tunnel entrance marks the 1K point with markers for 2K and 3K positioned inside the Tunnel.
Leaving the Tunnel via the Emergency exit on the left hand side (before the toll booths) runners move on to Oakdale Road and a welcome slight downhill section at 4K. The 5K point (and water station) is now at the car park just behind the Mersey Ferry terminal on Birkenhead Road.
The second drinks station is located near to the 7K at the bottom of the Manor Road. The finish is now located on Ian Fraser Walk.
Travel
The start area is now located Blackstock Street just off Vauxhall Road.
Sat nav postcode for Blackstock Street guidance is - L3 6EP.
The nearest main line train station is Lime Street which is a 25 minute walk from the start area.
The nearest local train station is Moorfields on the Liverpool loop line. The start line is a 15 minute walk along Moorfields to Tithebarn Street then Pall Mall, Leeds Street, Vauxhall Road as far as Balckstock Street.
No event day parking is available at Marine Point Retail Park, and parking regulations are in force.
There are ample parking bays along the Marine promenade, King’s Parade and Coastal Drive.
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. At the end of Great Howard Street you will see a BMW showroom. Drive past the BMW showroom and then the Mercedes showroom on Leeds Street and then turn left at the next set of traffic lights at Vauxhall Road, Blackstock Street is on the right hand side. There is car parking available in the adjacent side streets but not on Blackstock Street itself.
The nearest secure car parking is at the NCP on the south side of Pall Mall opposite the SEAT showroom
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. Follow the road past the Radisson Blue Hotel on your right on to Leeds Street. You will see the Mercedes showroom ahead of you, go past this and then turn left at the next traffic lights.
From the east, (M62 / Edge Lane) follow city centre signs all the way into the city itself on to Scotland Road via Hunter Street. Follow Scotland Road to the next main junction (at JMU building on your right) and turn left on to Leeds Street at this location. Turn right at the traffic lights at the junction of Leeds Street and Vauxhall Road. Blackstock Street is on the right hand side of Vauxhall Road if you are coming from Leeds Street direction.
From Wirral / Kingsway Tunnel exit (Wallasey) on to Scotland Road toward the city centre and follow the right hand turn at the first main set of traffic lights (after exiting) on to Leeds Street. Turn right at the junction of Leeds Street and Vauxhall Road. Blackstock Street is on your right hand side.
From Queensway Tunnel exit (Birkenhead) turn second left upon exiting the tunnel on to Scotland Road and take a left turn at the second set of traffic lights opposite JMU building on to Leeds Street. Turn right at the junction of Leeds Street and Vauxhall Road. Blackstock Street is on your right hand side. There is car parking available in the adjacent side streets but not on Blackstock Street itself.
Event Partners
FAQs
A lot of runners arrange to be met on the Wirral side of the river and indeed many stay at the finish and enjoy the new retail facilities just along the promenade. If you are not being met at the finish then New Brighton train station is a short walk from the finish line and trains run every 30 minutes back to Liverpool. Time table details are included in the race instructions.
Baggage buses are positioned at the start and leave at 9.15am. Your bag will be taken over to the finish line at New Brighton where you can collect once you have finished.
Yes the race is electronically timed. Your timing chip is on the back of your number.
Yes. The course is an accurate 10K course and although you descend into the Kingsway Tunnel the distance is picked up by the satellites when you emerge out of the Tunnel on the Wirral side. Due to the straightness of the tunnel the distance is re-calculated quite easily.
