More than 3,000 runners will take to the streets of Liverpool on Sunday 27 March for one of the region’s most established races.
The 2022 BTR Liverpool Skyline Half Marathon is the 29th annual staging of the 13.1-mile race. This event also includes the seventh annual BTR Liverpool 10 Mile Road Race.
The races start together at 9am from Pier Head Liverpool on the city’s iconic waterfront and road closures will be in place around the route.
Find out more about the event and the route at btrliverpool.com/lhm-and-10m-event
Organisers BTR Liverpool continue to implement Covid-19 safety measures, including encouraging runners to take a lateral flow test beforehand.
One of the longest established races in the North West, BTR Liverpool is already making plans for the event’s milestone 30th anniversary next year.
A grandstand start and finish line area at the Pier Head is located alongside the iconic Three Graces – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building, and Port Of Liverpool Building.
The race routes take in famous sights including city landmarks Liverpool Cathedral, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Sefton Park, and Museum Of Liverpool.
Liverpool drumming band Batala Mersey will once again return to spur on runners as they cross the start line. Later welcoming them back as they head past Museum Of Liverpool and towards the finish line.
Both race distances boast a number of senior runners from across the region, aged between 70 and 84.
Overseas runners taking part are travelling from Australia, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Isle Of Man, Italy, Jersey, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and the United States of America.
BTR Race Director Alan Rothwell commented: “We are full of excitement, anticipation, and real optimism as we kick-start our 2022 race calendar with one of the longest established races in the region.
“We’re already working on changing the format of the Liverpool Half Marathon 2023 to celebrate its milestone 30th anniversary year – so watch this space for updates after this year’s race.
“Whether you’re running or cheering on friends taking part this Sunday, have a great day.”