Liverpool is to host the 30th anniversary BTR Half Marathon and 10 Miler this weekend (March 26) with record-breaking participants for the event.
The Liverpool Half Marathon dates back to 1994 and is the longest established road race event in Merseyside.
The 13.1-mile course allows participants to run or walk alongside Liverpool’s beautiful landscape starting on the Pier Head by the Liver Building.
The course heads towards Sefton Park and Otterspool Promenade before circling back onto the waterfront and finishing in the city centre.
There will also be a 10-mile course that begins and ends with the Half Marathon, cutting out the Sefton Park section, re-joining the others at the end of the park.
Race Director Alan Rothwell said: “It’s great to see the Liverpool Half Marathon still playing a key role in Merseyside in 2023 and I had no idea back in 1994 that I would still be involved with this amazing race.”
European sports brand 361° will be supporting the Half Marathon having their product range at Natterjacks in North John Street, Liverpool city centre.
361° ‘DO MORE’ initiative encourages runners of all abilities and ages to strive to achieve more through running, actively promoting inclusivity which was a key influence in the decision to link up with BTR Liverpool.
Mr Rothwell added: “Over the last 30 years or so inclusivity has always been a part of everything we do at BTR and as this is one of the cornerstones of what drives 361° it was an easy decision to make to link up with this fantastic brand.”
The Liverpool Half Marathon is a huge event for the city and it hopes to inspire a new series of not only runners but also active people.
(Pic courtesy of Huw Fairclough/Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series)
