FCREvents always put on good races. This was another great example. Race had three distance options- 10k, Half Marathon or Full Marathon. I entered the marathon.

This is the first time I have done this race and only decided to enter just hours before restistration closed.

Weather was pretty perfect with sun and a nice cool breeze.

Marathon course was a 2 lap, out and back route on road/paths. Some of the paths were slightly uneven which I found out to my cost. 5 miles into the race I fell. Nobody to blame but myself. Thankfully, I was able to dust myself down and carry on.

There were a couple of hills to navigate but overall, it was genrally flat (ish). 

Biggest hill was at end of each lap (13/26 miles). Not what you want at the end of a tough race.

I found the going quite tough as this was my 4th marathon this month. On a normal day, this is a fairly fast course.

Water stations were fairly regular but contained water only. Spectator support was quite sparse away from the front so jelly babies were in short supply.

Finishers were rewarded with a lovely big medal, quality tech shirt, chocolate and bananna.

Special mention to the race marshals who never stopped encouraging the runners. Magnificent support.

Really enjoyed my trip to Blackpool and would definately do this race again.