Start the New Year the best possible way with the Central Lancashire New Year's Half Marathon — a superb 13.1-mile winter road race through the heart of the Lancashire countryside. Starting and finishing at the Marriott Hotel in Broughton, Preston, this popular January challenge offers runners the perfect opportunity to shake off the festive season, set an early goal and get the year off to a flying start. The route takes in a scenic mix of quiet country roads, rural lanes and open countryside, creating a fantastic winter racing atmosphere while still offering plenty of opportunity to settle into a strong rhythm and chase that first big performance of the year. Whether you're targeting a new personal best, stepping up to the half marathon distance, building towards a spring marathon or simply looking for a brilliant reason to get running again after Christmas, you'll find a friendly welcome, great race-day support and plenty of New Year energy waiting for you. Wrap up, lace up and come join us for 13.1 miles of fresh air, Lancashire countryside and that unbeatable finish-line feeling.
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