Get registered for the 2025 Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run

The 2024 Chorley 10k and children's 2k fun run event in Chorley town centre Pic: Paul Heyes — The 2024 Chorley 10k and children’s 2k fun run event in Chorley town centre Pic: Paul Heyes

The Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run returns to the town centre on Sunday 4 May.

Organised by Chorley Council in conjunction with Fylde Coast Runners, the annual event has grown from strength to strength since it started in 2019.

Deputy Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Peter Wilson, said: “We’re delighted to be delivering the Chorley10K and 2K Family Run event again this year, which attracts thousands of people to Chorley.

“The event has become a firm favourite for runners, with people travelling from far and wide to take part in the Chorley 10K and hundreds of local families and fun runners taking part in the 2K Family Run – so why not join them and get signed up for this year’s event.”

Both races start and finish on Market Street. The route takes runners through the beautiful Astley Park, which is lined with spectators cheering competitors on.

The Chorley 10K is a chip-timed race, with a two-lap course, starting at 10.30am, with minimum entry age being 15 years old on the day of the race. Entry fee is £25, or £23 if a UKA Club Runner.

Runners must be aged 4 years and over on the day of the race to enter the 2K Family Run, which starts at 9.30am. Entry fee for the 2K run is £6.50 per entrant.

All entrants will receive a medal at the finish line.

Competitors can run just for fun or to raise money for their chosen charity should they wish. Those wishing to enter can do so on the Check Out Chorley website.

Meanwhile spectators are encouraged to line the route to cheer the runners on, enjoy the run village on Fazakerley Street, and make use of the 1498 food and drink area of the covered market.

Businesses are encouraged to get involved in the event by providing offers for medal holders and can email events@chorley.gov.uk to express their interest.

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