Organisers of the new RunLiverpool Marathon which takes place in the Liverpool City Region this coming October, have announced the launch of a secondary warm-up run on the day prior to the long-distance event.
The ‘Fab Four Mile’ will take place in and around the city’s Sefton Park on Saturday 8th October.
The four mile event will be open to runners of all ages and abilities - not just those competing in the 26.2 mile RunLiverpool Marathon.
The Fab Four Mile is a friendly jogging event for the friends and family of participants along with running fans, and organisers expect that it will be hugely popular with entrants and supporters from outside of the City Region - especially those who have not been to Liverpool before.
An estimated 30,000 visitors are expected to stay in the city during the weekend, many of whom will be supporting the field of 12,000 Marathon runners.
These visitors to the Liverpool City Region will contribute to the profile of the city as a tourist destination and running centre of excellence, as well as contributing to the Visitor Economy industry which includes the city’s hotels, restaurants, transport, attractions, shopping and nightlife.
Race Director, Alan Rothwell said: “The Fab Four Mile is a great opportunity to be part of the RunLiverpool Marathon weekend without running 26.2 miles. Not only does it serve as a warm up to the marathon itself on the Sunday, and if participants have friends or family travelling to support them, they can take part together.
The geographical spread of marathon weekend events allows us to showcase many areas of the city and the Fab Four Mile is no exception. Once runners have completed the course in Sefton Park, we will be encouraging them to visit near-by attractions such as Penny Lane before heading back into the city centre.”
Places in the Fab Four Mile event are £10 and participants will receive a Fab Four Mile T-shirt, enamel badge, breakfast in the park and transportation from the city centre to Sefton Park.
To register visit www.runliverpoolmarathon.com
