Blackrod Scarecrow 10k Race

You can find a gpx file of the route on the FAQ page (button below).

Route Highlights:

• Explore the village, winding paths, bridleways and canal towpaths of Blackrod
• Conquer natural obstacles and elevation changes
• Revel in the beauty of the Blackrod countryside
• Hilly course (what goes down must come up!)
• Well marshalled
• Water stations (approx 5.5km and at the finish)
• Approx 50% Road and 50% Trail

Race Details:

• 10k of heart-pounding adventure
• Free scarecrow keyring to all finishers
• Prizes for top finishers. Local runners prizes (BL6 5XX)
• All skill levels welcome
• Race commentary
• Toilets
• First Aid Support

Fun for Everyone:

• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Scarecrow-themed festivities
• Post-race results and prizegiving
• Part of the annual village scarecrow weeked. Stay after the race to enjoy the scarecrows!

Get ready for a race like no other! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting, the Blackrod Scarecrow 10k Race promises an unforgettable experience. Unleash your inner adventurer and let the trails inspire your journey.

See you at the starting line!

Not 10k ready? Follow our beginners guides:

Couch to 5k Training Plan

5k to 10k  Training plan

Further Information:

Lots of further information on our FAQ page. Click on the red FAQ button below!

Registration at Race HQ will open from 07.30 - 08.45am. Number collection on the day.

** RACE FULL - NOW NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY - SORRY! ** In the event that the race does not sell out in advance, entries will be available to purchase on the day priced at a flat rate of £20 per person. Please pre-enter now to avoid extra cost and possible disappointment.

Unfortunately, the course is NOT suitable for wheelchair athletes.  Dogs are NOT PERMITTED to run with participants - SORRY!

Entries/Results:

We now have a start list which will be updated after every batch of entries received. You can find it on this link.

This page will also become the results page after the race has taken place.

Special thanks to our Race Referee: Ron McAndrew

Refreshments

We have a catering van on site selling tea/coffee and bacon/sausage butties. Sweet Revenge (3 minute walk from race HQ) have agreed to open early for hot drinks, fruit etc and they also sell some lovely cakes!

Scarecrow Festival Programmes

The village Scarecrow Committee will have a small table located at Race HQ with programmes for sale priced at £2 (cash only).

Its great value and contains lots of information about what's on in the village over the scarecrow weekend, locations of officially registered scarecrows etc. It also contains entries to a prize raffle with a 1st prize £100.

The sale of the programme contributes greatly to the running of the festival year on year and allows them to donate hundreds of pounds to local voluntary groups in the village.

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NOTE: 

** WARNING: ANYONE USING EARPHONES/HEADPHONES/AIRPODS OR ANY OTHER DEVICES LIKELY TO IMPAIR A RUNNERS AWARENESS OF TRAFFIC NOISE OR MARSHALS' SAFETY ADVICE - WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!!! **

PARKING:

ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING AT THE VENUE! PLEASE ARRIVE VIA THE A6 BYPASS AND PARK FACING UPHILL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD. (CHORLEY ROAD - B5408) - SEE PARKING MAP IN IMAGES SECTION BELOW. PLEASE DO NOT DOUBLE PARK AND LEAVE ROOM FOR TWO BUSES TO EASILY PASS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS! PLEASE AVOID PARKING IN THE VILLAGE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE AND IN PARTICULAR ON THE RACE ROUTE. PLEASE CAR SHARE WHERE POSSIBLE! - NOTE: 10-15 MINUTE WALK FROM PARKING TO RACE HQ!