Southport- what's there not to love about the place?

Registration was simple enough.

Baggage drop was easy but nobody was there to supervise it so an element of trust is required. Runners are an honest bunch so I wasn't worried.

Race day incorporated both 10k & half marathon events.

There was a nice pre-race atmosphere. 

The course itself was fast, pretty flat with some stunning, scenic views for runners to enjoy. The out & back section along the sea front can get windy but it wasn't too bad.

Marshal support was very good, as was support from locals. Finishers were rewarded with a top quality medal & a great tech shirt. Finishers bag was pretty poor with leaflets, a protein bag and little else. 

Southport HM is a brilliant event. One I would happily do every year. 

**One slight issue was the finish line. It became massively congested with runners waiting for their medal/shirt. This meant a queue to cross finish line for some. This needs looking at but it didn't take away from what is a superb event. 

Cant speak highly enough about southport. It's a super place to run.