Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! All our race packs include a timing chip that slots into your shoe laces, this will record your start and finish time to give you an accurate chip timed result.

All our results will show on https://www.runthrough.co.uk/results/ straight away.
You will also receive a post race email with your result in the week after the event.

The majority of race results will be shown on RunBritain and Power of 10.

Payment will be taken from GW EVENTS.

10k-15
Kids race- Any! (Parents are welcome to join in for free, or let kids run un-assisted)

Yes, you can purchase multiple entries at once, you will be asked to provide a few details for the additional runners at checkout. We also have a group booking at a discounted rate available for 6 runners available to purchase.
For any larger groups, please email [email protected] and we can get you signed up on mass.

Entries will close 48 hours before the race. If the event reaches our max capacity, we will close entries early. We recommend entering early to avoid disappointment.
We will take on the day entries at our information desks, should the race not sell out.

Unfortunately we operate a no refunds policy. Where possible we’d be more than happy to transfer your entry to another event. To do this, please email in with your order number and choice of new event. Please note there is a £5 administration fee on our transfers.

We are sadly unable to transfer you entries within 14 days of the race as your race pack and everything associated with your entry fee including your medal, and post race goodies have already been paid for by this time.

Alternatively, we would be happy for you to run the event virtually and we can send your medal out to you in the post. To do this, please simply send through a copy of your recorded run and confirm your postal address and we will have them posted out right away.

Yes, we can happily swap the names associated with a booking. Please email in with your order number, and the new runners name, email, address and date of birth. Or alternatively, visit the information desk on the morning of the race to do this.

You should receive a race information email the Friday prior to the race. Please check your spam folders as they do sometimes get lost! The same information will also be published on the website the week leading up to the event, along with our entry list. If for any reason you do not receive the email, please check the website.

If you’ve entered 2 weeks prior to the race, your bib number and timing chip will be posted to you. You can expect to receive this in the week prior to the run.
If for some reason it doesn’t arrive in time, please just visit the information desk on the morning of the race and we can issue you a replacement.

For those who’ve entered closer to the race date, you will be able to collect your race packs at the registration desks in the event village on the day.

Yes, we will have bottled water at the 5k mark, please help yourself to this as you pass the water station. We will also have a bottle of Actiph water waiting for you at the finish line.

We will have an informal baggage drop located in the Stadium. Please limit the number of belongings you bring to the event and if possible leave anything in a car. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach this to your bag. To collect, show your number to the baggage marshals and they will help you find your bag.

We strongly advise against wearing headphones, but we don’t have any bans on them. If you do choose to wear headphones we recommend keeping the volume low and 1 ear out so you can hear instructions from our marshals.

If you choose to wear headphones then please ensure you are fully aware of the course details to avoid confusion at specific points.

A mildly undulating course, starting and finishing at Blackburn Rovers’ Ewood Park and taking in Blackburn town centre. Starting inside the stadium, the route follows Bolton Road and over the iconic blue and white Wainwright Bridge, before a tour of Blackburn town centre, including the cathedral and main shopping streets. The route then follows Bank Top towards Witton Country Park, before turning towards Mill Hill, under the Ewood Aqueduct before returning to the stadium to be cheered into the finish by the spectators in the stands.

Suitable for wheelchair and buggy running

All your race photos will be available on https://photos.runthrough.co.uk/ by the end of the day. You will also receive a link to these in your post race email.

If you’ve purchased an £12 event T-shirt with your race entry, this will be available to collect from the kit stall at the event- please show your bib number to retrieve this.

Any additional T-shirts, hoodies and socks purchased with your race entry can be collected from our RunThrough Kit stall on the day. To do this, please have your order number and email confirmation ready to show to wonderful kit staff.

There is plenty of street parking and small car parks around the stadium, please use parkopedia.com to find somewhere suitable for you.

No, sadly dogs aren’t permitted within the stadium or on the course.

Yes!! The course is suitable for Wheelchair racing. There will also be access to disabled toilets within the stadium.

Blind or Deaf runners are more than welcome, please email in to claim a free entry for any guide runners.

Should you wish to discuss any disability access or specific requirements, please email in and a member of our team can help to discuss your options.