Blackburn FC 10k
Sunday, 6 December 2026 · Nuttall Street, Blackburn, BB2 4, United Kingdom
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Blackburn FC 10K, taking place on Sunday, December 6th, 2026! Organised by RunThrough Events, this exciting race will kick off at Ewood Park in Blackburn, Lancashire, providing a unique start and finish inside the iconic stadium. Participants will navigate a scenic route through Blackburn town center, passing by key local landmarks and soaking in the vibrant community spirit. The Blackburn 10K supports the invaluable work of the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, which focuses on using football to foster grassroots sports, education, and inclusion. This event is not just about running; it's about bringing people together across Blackburn and Darwen, ensuring a welcoming environment for runners of all ages and backgrounds. With the integral support of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, this well-organised race promises to be a memorable and thrilling experience for all involved. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Blackburn FC 10K!
About this event
Join us for the Blackburn 10K on Sunday 6th December 2026 In Support of BRFC Trust The Blackburn 10K returns after another successful year, proudly hosted at Ewood Park in partnership with Blackburn Rovers Community Trust. Starting and finishing inside the stadium, the route heads out around Blackburn town centre, taking in key local landmarks before bringing runners back for a memorable stadium finish. Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is committed to using the power of football to support the local area through grassroots sport, education, and inclusion programmes. Their work helps bring people together across Blackburn and Darwen, making this event welcoming for runners of all ages and backgrounds. The event is made possible with the support of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, who play an integral role in enabling road closures and local coordination to deliver a safe and well-organised race.
Distances & Prices
| Distance | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Km | £28.00 | open |
| Junior Race | £12.00 | open |
Timings
| Type | Time |
|---|---|
| Race start time | 09:30 |
What's included
Chip timed results Unique themed medal Free official event photos Flapjacks, water and more goodies.
The course
Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish.
The route
Getting there
By Car: From the North: Leave the M6 at Junction 30 and join the M61, at the first exit join the M65 and head East to Blackburn. Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65, leave at junction 4, join the A666 and head towards Blackburn. Ewood Park is about a mile away on your right. From the South: Leave the M6 at Junction 29 and join the M65 and head East to Blackburn. Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65, leave at junction 4, join the A666 and head towards Blackburn. Ewood Park is about a mile away on your right. From the West: From the M6/M62 or M60, join the M61, leave the M61 for the M65 and head East to Blackburn. Ewood Park is well signposted on the M65, leave at junction 4, join the A666 and head towards Blackburn. Ewood Park is about a mile away on your right. From the East: Travelling from Yorkshire, either on the B6234, the A56 Haslingden by-pass or the Skipton Road, join the M65 and head West. Leave the M65 at junction 4 and head towards Blackburn on the A666, Ewood Park is about a mile from the motorway on the right hand side. From the M62 leave at Junction 18 for the M66 Bury, travel to the end of the Motorway which becomes the A56, join the M65 at Junction 8 and head Westbound towards Blackburn. Leave the M65 at junction 4 and head towards Blackburn on the A666, Ewood Park is about a mile from the motorway on the right hand side. Pick-up/Drop-off point: Drop off is at the Darwen End. Public Transport: By Train: Blackburn station is approximately a mile and a half from Ewood Park. Mill Hill station is approximately one mile away from the ground. There are direct trains from Manchester Victoria, Salford Crescent and Preston. See the National Rail website for train times. By Bus: The buses serving Ewood Park are: No. 1 (Bolton - Darwen - Blackburn) and No. 24 (Chorley - Blackburn) The frequency of buses serving Ewood Park is every 10 minutes. For timetables see www.lancashirebus.co.uk If people require any further information they should use the Traveline website or telephone number: www.traveline.org.uk 0871 200 22 33
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