Blackburn Winter Warmer 10k & Junior 2k 2024
Contact Information
Witton Country ParkWitton Arena
Preston Old Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 2TP
The 2024 Blackburn Winter Warmer 10k and Junior 2k
Sunday 4th February 2024
10k Start 11.00am | Junior Race Start 10.00am*
** (Please note that in the event race cancellation on the day due to bad weather, the race will be run 1 week later on Sunday 11th February 2024) **
A friendly but challenging 10k starting on the athletics track in Witton Park, climbing the heights of Buncer Lane then descending through the countryside of Pleasington then back to the track for a racing finish! You are guaranteed a friendly welcome and plenty of support throughout the race.
Chip timing for the 10k & 2k races. Pacers for the 10k.
Race Licence Number: (2024-45981)
The 2023 10K race was a sell out so it is strongly recommended that those wanting a place book in advance as entries on the day cannot be guaranteed.
Registration for the 10k race is inside the Witton Park Arena building at the side of the running track. The minimum age for entry for the 10k is 15 years.
Registration for the Junior 2k race is also in Witton Park Arena and entries will be available on the day. Ages strictly 5-15 on the day of the race.
Proof of age may be requested.
Under UK Athletic Rules. Accurately measured course.
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Check out the video for the 2022 race on this link. ** WARNING: THE COURSE IS PARTIALLY RUN ON OPEN ROADS. ANYONE USING EARPHONES/HEADPHONES/AIRPODS/BONE CONDUCTING DEVICES OR ANY OTHER DEVICES LIKELY TO IMPAIR A RUNNERS AWARENESS OF TRAFFIC NOISE OR MARSHALS' SAFETY ADVICE DURING THE RACE - (THIS INCLUDES AFTERSHOKZ) - WILL BE DISQUALIFIED **
Ferbraury 2024
Road Directions
A large car park is located at the main entrance to the park off Preston Old Road A674, next to the all-weather sports turf facilities and next to Pleasington playing fields pavilion.
For disabled park users, there are car parking bays on the main car park and also very limited parking at the pavilion. To open the barrier for access up the main drive (15 mph speed limit) a RADAR key is required.
Parking charges only apply to the main and astroturf car parks, from 8am to 9pm, 365 days a year.
Tower Road and Pleasington car parks are free.
The cost is 60p for 2 hours or £1.80 for the whole day. The machines take both coin and card payments (including contactless).
Blue badge holders are exempt from the parking charges if a valid blue badge is correctly displayed.
Public Transport Directions
By Bus: Service No.152 bus from Blackburn, Burnley or Preston.
By Train: Nearest railway stations are Cherry Tree and Mill Hill, both ½ mile away, Blackburn railway station is 1 mile away.
Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for details of local public transport from where you live 01254 688040. Alternatively, for public transport information out of our normal office hours contact: Travel Line: 0871 200 2233 (for bus services around the Lancashire area) National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50
