Race took place on New Years Eve/ New Years Day with the option of a marathon on one or both days.

Pre-race information was plentiful.

This was a no frills, basic but friendly marathon. Very good value  

Entry was gained by making a charity donation directly to a JustGiving page.

Race numbers were collection on the day.

The start line was as basic as it could possibly be with runners gathering by a red hat.

Course was a flat, out and back (x4) along the banks of the river Mersey.

It is not the most inspiring course but it is what it is.

West coast at this time of the year is notoriously windy so early morning sun was very welcome. The weather did turn later on but this was to be expected.

Water/feed station was at the start/end of each out and back. That’s 8 opportunities for fuelling up.

It contained cupped water, jelly babies little snacks - all very good.

There were no offical toilets but there was a pub on route for runners to use.

Marshals as always did a brilliant job. To stand out there in the cold to make everybody’s race day a more pleasant experience is fantastic. They really are unsung heroes.

Local support was minimal but nature of the course meant runners were able to offer encouragement as they passed one another.

Race times were recorded manually but were very accurate.

Finishers were rewarded with a lovely medal but nothing else.

In summary -

There’s no getting away from it - Liverbird Marathon is no frills, without the glamour of some races.

What you do get is good value, an honest race organised by people who care and good atmosphere.

All profits going to charity which makes it the more special.

The course can be repetative but it is flat and on a good day would be a PB marathon.

Would I recommend this race? Yes I would but just be prepared for a basic event.

I'd like to once again thank the marshals for a good day. 

Kaja and her team do a brilliant job.