Rachel Stevens completed the Great North West Half Marathon. This race takes place every February in Blackpool. Participants are usually faced with storms and high winds. However, the 2024 race was a pleasant surprise and runners were welcomed by a dry and sunny day.
The race route commences at Wilton Promenade, starting with runners heading along to Middle Walk south towards the North Pier and Blackpool Tower. It then drops down to the Lower Walk, heading north. Runners repeat this loop and then continue to head north along the Lower walk.
When runners reach Anchorsholme Park they again join the Middle Walk heading towards Blackpool centre. When participants reach Glynn Square, it is another loop towards Anchorsholme Park and back towards the centre for a fast finish.
This is a very flat and rapid race along the coast with beautiful views of the sea. Rachel had a fantastic race completing the half marathon in 2:11:48.
