Date
07.06.2026Start Time
10.00Start Location
Windy BankEvent Information
5K - 10.00am start.
10K - 11.00am start.
The Port Sunlight 10K and 5K started back in 2014 and is set in the idyllic village of Port Sunlight. The village was built originally in 1888 to house William Hesketh Lever’s ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers, but today is home to beautiful architecture, a world-class art gallery, stunning parkland and a thriving community.
The village provides not only a unique and picturesque backdrop for runners but an ideal environment for a family day out - which is why the 10K and 5K races have been joined on race day by a 1K for kids to take part in so everyone can get involved.
The start and finish area sits alongside local landmarks, such as the impressive central fountain, the Lady Lever Art Gallery and the Port Sunlight Museum, with the route then a network of roads sending runners out on twists and turns into the corners of the village.
With the 5K setting off at 10.00am over a single lap, the 10K then starts at 11.00am over two laps, so there's plenty of running for the spectators to watch as 1,000s of runners chase down fast times.
With the main event complete it's then time for the youngsters to get involved and have a go over a short 1K course once the 10K is over. Entries are taken on the day for the 1K and everyone completing the course gets a medal and a little reward for their efforts.
Participants can also make the most of our Dual Race.
Over the last couple of year there has been growing interest in running both the 5K AND 10K races so if you would like to take up the dual race challenge, there are a limited number of places available for both races at a discounted rate.
Two t-shirts, two medals and a bonus Dual Entry medal. What's not to like about Port Sunlight?
Entries
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Chip Timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Finisher T-shirt
- Exclusive medal
- A fantastic experience!
What’s the cost?
- The 10K Standard Entry fee is £30
- The 10K UKA affiliated fee is £28
- The 5K Standard Entry fee is £25
- The 5K UKA affiliated fee is £23
- The Dual 10K/5K Standard fee is £44
- The Dual 10K/5K UKA affiliated fee is £42
1K Fun Run
Why not bring the whole family?
There will also be a 1km fun run taking place alongside the 5K and 10K races!
The fun run is open to runners aged three and up, of all backgrounds and abilities, and is a fantastic day out for all the family, with each child taking part receiving their own medal!
We encourage children of all backgrounds and abilities to take part in the Fun Run, including those with disabilities and any other special considerations. Please get in touch so we can help you and them have the best experience.
Parents are required to accompany their children around the course but don't have to purchase a separate ticket for the event.
ENTER THE 1KM FUN RUNRace Number Information
Race numbers are now being sent out ahead of the event for everyone who entered by 21st May.
If for any reason, your number hasn't arrived by event day, please visit the Race Office on race day and a member of the team will be happy to help!
If you enter the event after this deadline you will be able to pick up your race number from the Race Office on the 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
The 5K course is a complete lap of Port Sunlight Village, while the 10K is two laps.
The start and finish line is situated at Windy Bank and the full route is shown on the map.
For runners in the 5K they will finish back at Windy bank after one complete lap of the Village. 10K runners will pass to the left of the finish line after a complete lap to begin a second lap and finish back at Windy Bank after the completion of their second lap.
On the day Information
All you need to know
Event Information
There are several bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure you go say hi!
Baggage
Please leave enough time pre-event to drop off your bag in the designated Baggage Store.
After the race. you are advised to make your way to the Baggage Store to reclaim your property before meeting up with your loved ones. Please collect your bags as soon as possible so that you can avoid the queues
Fuel and Hydration
We will have water stations on course, where you will be able to pick up a 330ml screw top bottle of water. To see the exact locations of water stations, please refer to the route map.
Please make use of the bins provided post water stations.
Pacers
We’ll have friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Canvas Athletic who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They’ll have flags attached to them with finish times so you can choose the best pace to suit you.
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.
Travel
The nearest train station is either Bebington from the north or Port Sunlight from the south on the Chester – Liverpool line. Both are a short walk to the start / finish area. For more information visit www.merseyrail.org
From the north / Queensway Tunnel exit follow signs to Port Sunlight along the New Ferry by-pass. At the roundabout take the access road in Bolton Road and then follow event car parking signs.
From the south (Chester direction) follow the main Chester Road as far as the roundabout at the beginning of the New Ferry by-pass and turn immediately left at the traffic lights / roundabout junction onto Bolton road. Follow event car parking signs from here.
Details on car parking arrangements will be confirmed in the event race instructions.
Sat nav postcode is - CH62 5DX
All car parking locations on race day are just outside Port Sunlight Village and are within walking distance to the start and finish area at Windy Bank. This because the race route uses all available pubic roads within the Village.
1. New Ferry Precinct, capacity approximately 150 vehicles
Exit the car park on to Boundary Road which is at the top end of the Village. Cross Circular Drive toward Primrose Hill and then Central Road. The start and finish area is at Windy Bank at the end of Central Road.
2. Barlow Avenue, capacity approximately 120 vehicles
From Barlow Avenue walk toward Bebington Station and then under the railway arch at the traffic lights. After the arch turn right into Greendale Road and after about 150 meters you will see Windy bank. The start and finish area is on the other side of the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
3. Bebington Civic Centre, capacity approximately 180 vehicles
Just off Church Road, Civic Way is about five minutes walk to the start and finish area. Exit Civic Way and turn left on to Church Road. Cross over and take The Wiend to Ellen's Lane then pass under the railway line to Bolton Road which is at the bottom end of the Village.
Turn left at Queen Mary's Drive and the start and finish area is just to the right of the fountain.
4. Bebington Station, capacity approximately 40 vehicles.
From the car park turn left and then immediately right on to Greendale Road. Either the first or the second access road on the left will take you to the Lady Lever Art Gallery. The start and finish area is at Windy Bank across from the Gallery.
Event Partners
FAQs
As the event is hosted under UKA licence there is an age limit of 11 years on race day for the 5K and 15 years on race day for the 10K.
No. The 1K fun run is open to everyone but is specifically for smaller children up to the age of 12 although there is no restriction. Parents are required to accompany their children around the course but not have to enter the run.
Yes. the 5K course is a complete lap of the Village and the 10K is two laps. It is mainly flat with a small amount of undulation.
Yes, everyone taking part receives a medal and an event technical t shirt.
We would ask that anyone taking part in the 5K does not take more than an hour to complete the 5K course as this could hold up the start of the 10K race.
There isn't a time limit on the 10K although in recent years all participants have finished within 90 minutes.
There is no parking within the Village itself as all the roads are taken up for the run. Parking is available at four locations on the edge of the Village.
