Race day in Chorley - everything you need to know!

29 April 2024

It's not long until Chorley town centre will be filled with runners, spectators and a fantastic atmosphere for the annual Chorley 10K and 2k Family Run event.

With over 1600 people registered to run it promises to be a fantastic day.

Whether you're running or cheering, here's everything you need to know about the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run:

• Organised by Chorley Council with the support of Fylde Coast Runners, the event will take place on Sunday 5 May 2024 from 9.30am in Chorley town centre.
• The 2K Family Run will start at 9.30am followed by the Chorley 10K at 10.30am.
  Both races start and finish on Market Street and will be started by the Mayor of Chorley, Councillor Tommy Gray.
• Competitors will receive a well-deserved unique medal at the finish line, which also gives them access to some medal holder perks from local businesses - see checkoutchorley.com/medalholderperks for further information.
• Fazakerley Street will become a hive of activity as the event's run village, full of organisations offering information and activities, including face painting (fee applies). Visit checkoutchorley.com/chorley10K to see which organisations will be at the run village. Plus, there'll be live music to enjoy at 1498 at the Markets between 10:15am - 3:00pm.
• Road closures will be in place on the day of the event from 8.30am - 12.30pm, on parts of Market Street, Southport Road, High Street as well as on St Thomas's Road and Park Road. Further details can be found at checkoutchorley.com/chorley10K

Signage will be on display in advance of the race. 

• Most town centre car parks are free on a Sunday (with the exception of the Flat Iron car park) and more information can be found at chorley.gov.uk/carparks

Places for both the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run have now sold out, but even if you aren't running, come down to Chorley town centre, line the route to cheer on the runners and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere.

Find all the information about the Chorley 10k and 2K Family Run