XMiles Preston Half Marathon & 10k – 27th September 2026

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Join us at the inaugural XMiles Preston Half Marathon & 10k on Sunday 27th September – a brand new running event coming to the city in 2026 and the final event in the XMiles North West Road Run Series!

The route will Start and Finish in the unique and historic Winckley Square, one of the finest Georgian Squares in the region, and includes a trip into the heart of Preston along Fishergate before heading towards and into the beautiful Avenham and Miller Parks then running along the River Ribble to cross over at Walton Bridge to start the journey back to the city centre via the Old Tram Road and Nature Reserve before crossing the Ribble again at Penwortham Old Bridge and running back through the parks and into Winckley Square for the Finish.

The Half Marathon will include 2 laps of this stunning and historic route with the 10k 1 lap. It’s the perfect loop to fit in all of the best bits that Preston can offer whilst remaining never too far away from Event HQ and the awesome support of family and friends! The routes are Fully UKA Licensed with HM & 10k courses accurately measured and officially certified distances.

Location, Date & Time:
Sunday 27th September 2026
Start = 0900hrs
Winckley Square
Preston
PR1 3JJ
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How much to enter:
Half Marathon (min. age = 17 years on Race Day)
UKA affiliated = £37
Non-affiliated = £39
10k (min. age = 15 years on Race Day)
UKA affiliated = £30
Non-affiliated = £32

Entries will close either when the event is full or on the Friday prior to race day at 12noon.

Included with your Entry Fee is:
Custom Designed Finisher’s Medal
Feed Stations on the Route
Electronic timing
Drinks at the Finish
Event photographs – free to download from the Official Event Photographer’s website HERE – try the Search by Selfie image function to find all of your photos in a couple of clicks

Cut off Times:
Due to the strict limits on timings of the Road Closures all Half Marathon runners will be required to have passed halfway and started the 2nd lap before 1100hrs, to enable the roads to re-open as scheduled.

Participant List:
CLICK HERE to see the Participant List

Event Guidance Notes
To read more about the event and what to expect on the day, please see the Event Guidance Notes –  CLICK HERE (coming soon)

Routes for each Distance (see links or the interactive maps below)
XMiles Preston 10k (1 x 10km lap)
XMiles Preston Half Marathon (13.1 miles = 1 x 6.2 mile + 1 x 6.9 mile lap)

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An event finishing line with a black inflatable arch marked 'FINISH', surrounded by blue banners that read 'FUELLED BY MILES', set in a park with bare trees and a clear blue sky.
A scenic pathway lined with lush green trees casting shadows, surrounded by flowering plants on the sides.
A scenic view of a lush garden featuring a variety of greenery, blooming flowers, and a tranquil pond, with a wooden fence and bridge in the background under a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of a river bordered by lush greenery, with a bridge crossing overhead under a blue sky filled with fluffy clouds.
View of a narrow street lined with parked cars, featuring a glass bridge sign that reads 'City Bridge'. The buildings are made of red brick with a clear blue sky in the background.
A scenic park pathway winding through lush green grass and trees, with a building visible in the background.
A peaceful pathway lined with trees featuring golden autumn leaves, leading alongside a river with a clear blue sky.
A winding footpath through a lush, green park with trees, leading towards a building in the background.
A serene garden landscape featuring a small pond with a wooden bridge, surrounded by trees, rocks, and lush greenery.
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A busy shopping street lined with trees, featuring various pedestrians walking along the pavement and shops visible on either side.
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