Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run Participant Event Guide

Your essential guide to ensure you have an awesome experience with us in Chorley.

Sunday 3 May 2026
 

Event Pack Collection

Your personalised event pack, which includes your bib number, is not posted.

PRE-EVENT COLLECTION: If you registered before 21 April, you can collect your event pack from All Seasons Leisure Centre, Water St, Chorley PR7 1EX from noon Monday 27 April until 6pm on Friday 1 May. Collection times are 7.00am until 9.00pm. Due to renovation works at the leisure centre there is reduced parking, so we kindly ask that you avoid peak times or park off site when collecting your race pack.

ON THE DAY: Your race pack can also be collected on race day from 8am at the collection points located on Cleveland Street (outside Bet Fred)

All competitors must wear a personalised bib number on the front of their running top or jacket. The bib number also carries the chip timing tag (10k only) which must be clearly visible as you go over the start and finish lines. Safety pins are available if required.

Venue & Routes

• Chorley 2K Family Run - start at 9.30am
• Chorley 10K - start at 10.30am

 

Information on road closures can be found at checkoutchorley.com/chorley10k

Water Station (10k event only)

A water station is available at the half way point supplying 500ml bottled water for all 10k runners. Shortly after the station you will see a large bin to throw your bottle into. Please use these and don't litter the route. Water is also available at the finish for both the 10K and 2K.

Toilets

Portable toilets will be located adjacent to the registration area. Please plan your visit carefully as they will become VERY busy before the start of the events. There are enough toilets for the event but not if everyone goes at the same time!

Finish

The start and finish are on Market Street (PR7 2SE) for both events. When you finish you will be awarded with your Finishers Medal.

Your medal will also give you access to some great medal holder perks from local businesses. View the medal holder perks web page.

Chorley 10K results will be published at www.fyldecoastrunners.com. The results will show your official event time and your personal chip time. If you have any problems with your results Fylde Coast Runners will try and sort as quickly as possible for you. Please email admin@fyldecoastrunners.com giving as much detail as possible.

Please note the 2k Family Run is not timed.

10k Race Pacers

We're excited to have a brilliant team of pacers on hand to help you hit your target time! Our pacers will be running at 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, and 70 minutes, giving you plenty of options no matter your goal. You'll spot them easily in the start funnel - they'll be wearing bright yellow CHORLEY 10k pacer t-shirts and holding clearly marked placards showing their target finish time. Simply find the pacer that matches your pace, stick close, and let them do the pacing work for you. Whether you're chasing a PB or just aiming to finish strong, our pacers are there to support you every step of the way!

Car Parking

You can find information on Chorley town centre car parks www.chorley.gov.uk/carparks, most of which are free on Sundays. Please be aware, the Flat Iron car park is not free on Sundays and has a 2 hour maximum stay limit - you will need to purchase a ticket upon arrival (available from the pay and display machine or app) if you use this car park.

Wellbeing Village and entertainment

The fabulous run village will be back on Fazakerley Street (from 8.30am) full of organisations offering information and activities and much more. Further information can be found here.
The 1498 food and drink area of the covered market will also be open from 10am to 4pm (with a couple of traders opening earlier), plus entertainment on in the afternoon.

There'll be a variety of entertainment during the event until 2pm - take a look at checkoutchorley.com/chorley10k for more details
 

Frequently Asked Questions

• I haven't received my race number in the post!
  Race numbers are not posted. - just head to the registration tent on the day with your ID and we'll sort it.
   
• Can I run with a buggy or my dog?
  Sorry, for safety reasons, no dogs or buggies are allowed on the course.
   
• Is there a cut-off time?
  Yes, all runners must finish within 2 hours 15 mins (12:45pm). After that, roads will reopen.
   
• Are there photos?
  Yes! We have photographers on the finish line (Chorley 10K). All photos will be available for free on the Fylde Coast Runners website within 48 hours.
   
• What if I feel unwell?
  If you're not feeling well before the race - please don't run. If you feel unwell during the race, tell a marshal or head to First Aid.
   

Have an awesome run!

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The 2026 Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run is sponsored by the Anderton Centre, part of the University of Greater Manchester group