In Pictures | Thousands take part in the Southport half Marathon

Today saw the Southport Half Marathon return for its 5th and biggest edition to do date (Sunday 2 July 2017).

The route is the only running event in the history of Southport to be permitted to close Lord Street to traffic and allow 1000s of participants to run through the heart of this famous seaside resort!

The Course:

The 10k and Half Marathon routes started in Victoria Park as in previous years but now heade into town and along the famous Lord Street (a Victorian canopied boulevard edged in gardens), passing the Monument, War Memorial and Town Hall before the 10k turns left towards the Lake and the Half Marathon runners head North for a quick trip around Hesketh Park, passed the Golf Club and return to the coast before heading south towards the Marine Lake, then along Promenade and under the Pier, through Kings Gardens, around the Marine Lake and back to the coast via the lakeside pathway before heading south again and returning for a Finish in Victoria Park.

Both routes are very flat, fast and traffic free with lots of PB potential!

The 1 mile fun run will took place within Victoria Park.

The event was run in accordance with UK Athletics Standards and Competition Rules.