BTR WIRRAL HALF
MARATHON
More than 2,000 runners took
part in a hat-trick of race
events across Wirral. Runners
from across the region
descended on Wirral to take
part in races BTR Wirral Half
Marathon and 10K, organised
by Hoylake-based organisers
BTR in parks, on the beach
and along the coastline.
Named as Event Of The Year
2015 at the Wirral Tourism
Awards, the BTR Wirral Half
Marathon and 10K started
at Birkenhead Park, before a
picturesque route took runners
along the Wirral coastline
to Fort Perch Rock, before
finishing at The Dips in New
Brighton. The half marathon
runners continue along to
Leasowe before all returning to
finish at New Brighton.
More than 300 runners also
took on the second annual
Whistle Stop Tour Of Wirral –
a 26-mile three race challenge
across three days, sponsored by
Heswall-based Creation PT.
The Wirral tour event
consisted of a fast five-mile
race at Arrowe Park followed
by a challenging eight miles
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multi-terrain race along
Thurstaston beach and the
Wirral Way. The third race in
the series was the Wirral Half
Marathon.
BTR Race Director Alan
Rothwell commented:
“What an incredible weekend
of running across Wirral
with so many impressive
performances across all three
races. We’re extremely lucky
to have such stunning scenery
on our doorstep, and Wirral
provides the perfect setting for
a diverse range of terrains to
really challenge our runners.
From first time runners to
those chasing personal best
times, you can never under
estimate the determination
and elation of our participants,
they really are an inspiration.
Congratulations to each and
every runner who took part
this weekend, as well as the
spectators and volunteers who
all play a vital role with their
support.”
Entries for the Whistle Stop
Tour Of Wirral 2017 are now
open. Full details can be found
at www.btrliverpool.com