I ran the half back in 2015 and was interested to see how the marathon route was different for this one. It was inifinitely better. You ran around Goodison Park, around then through Anfield, as well as up to Penny Lane.

It was a swelteringly hot weekend, with a 5K, marathon, half and mile and multiple bling on offer. Such camaraderie again from the St Illtyds and Racecheck groups, and we spent the weekend drinking and hanging out, and running.

The Rock n Roll series are much like the Disney race weekend. This is all about inclusivity. There is is a mile race for kids and families, a 5K warm up, and then a full or half. They are well marshalled, with water tables every 4K or so. This was needed in the heat.

The EXPO is good, the merchanise plentiful and the bling epic. We all had a great time and would absolutely recommend this race weekened.