The streets of Preston are set to be flooded by the sound of pounding trainers in Guild Year.

A series of running events will take place across the city including a special one off Guild Marathon and half marathon.

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Thousands of runners will take on a route that will start and finish in the city centre, taking on Penwortham, Cottam, Lea Town, Salwick and Treales in the process.

The city will be shut down for the day as the marathon takes place on Sunday 28th October and registration is already open.

The marathon starts at 9am and entry costs £35, for the half marathon it begins at 10am and is £17. A mini marathon will be run for children. Click here to register for the event or download an entry form.

Guild organisers are planning to put on street entertainers and music to ensure a “fantastic atmosphere.”

Before the marathon the popular Run Preston event will return on Sunday 30th September from 10am, and entry is already open to secure your place.

The 10k event is £12, 5k event is £10 and the fun run is £2 to enter. Click here to enter.

Two other running events will also take place, with the Guild Series Road Race kicking off proceedings on Monday 7th May – a bank holiday. Entry is not yet available.

Finishing off proceedings is the Preston 10 Miler, starting at Hutton Grammar School it takes in Hutton, Longton and Walmer Bridge. No date has been confirmed for the 10 mile race.

Are you planning to take part in any, or all, of the races? Let us know what you think of the marathon in the comments below