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What is Formby parkrun? Formby Running Club have applied to National Trust Formby for a 5k parkrun. This is not yet approved or decided. But if approved it will be a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5 km community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it? If use of land and funding is approved, and sufficient volunteers come forward we would hope to commence October 2026. The event will be every Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Where is it? Start and finish line is under discussion. The event will take place at National Trust Formby, Lifeboat Road Nature Reserve, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2EB. What3Words: https://w3w.co/perfected.meaning.windows
National Trust Formby is an area of outstanding natural beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and home to many rare and protected species. If on-foot or arriving by bike, there is no charge to enter the nature reserve. Otherwise, charges apply (see below).
Transport: Wherever possible walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending parkrun to reduce our impact on the environment.
- From Formby Train Station 25 min walk (1.7 km) to parkrun.
- From Freshfield Train Station 35 min walk (2.4 km) to parkrun.
Car Parking: If you do have to drive CAR SHARING IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Park at National Trust Formby, either:
- Victoria Road car park (25 min walk (1.7 km) to parkrun, good opportunity for a warm-up, or
- Lifeboat Road car park (5 min walk (350 metres) to parkrun.
Both car parks are FREE for National Trust members so please consider becoming a member, otherwise a parking charge of £9.00 applies. Parking may be limited so try to arrive before 8:30.
Please do not to park on any of the residential roads in the area, and in particular avoid St. Joseph's Prayer Centre (located on a private road), as access is strictly prohibited, CCTV is in operation and wheel clamping with fines are enforced.
What does it cost to join in? Nothing - it's free!
How fast do I have to be? We all take part for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace.
The Course
The course is 5000m (5k) long. This has been accurately measured by us with a professional measuring wheel. The course starts and finishes at Lifeboat Road Nature Reserve, Formby, Merseyside L37 2EB. The course is run on compacted gravel paths, heavy duty ground mesh, and woodland trail paths which may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Some sections of the course contain potholes, rabbit holes, uneven ground and drifting soft sand.
The Course
The course is 5000m (5k) long. This has been accurately measured by us with a professional measuring wheel. The course starts and finishes at Lifeboat Road Nature Reserve, Formby, Merseyside L37 2EB. The course is run on compacted gravel paths, heavy duty ground mesh, and woodland trail paths which may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Some sections of the course contain potholes, rabbit holes, uneven ground and drifting soft sand.
We use shared paths. For the continued success of the event, please give way to other NT nature reserve users. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB and it will make sure everyone continues to enjoy the event.
Course Safety
Course Safety
The event is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. We wish to make the event as safe as possible, so participants, spectators and helpers are asked to take care about the following:
Please be considerate to the nature reserve and other nature reserve users at all times. Keep to the paths at all times.
Children under the age of eleven must be accompanied (within arm's reach) throughout the event by a parent, guardian or appropriate adult of the parent's choice.
Please arrive by foot, by pedal-power or by public transport if you can - your efforts help to reduce our impact on the terrain and the planet.
Take care near roads and car parks – some vehicles drive very quickly. Please congregate away from the cars and be careful in particular if you have children. If you’re driving to the event, please drive carefully even if you’re late!
Take care on uneven surfaces – whether on grass or on tarmac. Watch out for cyclists, other participants, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife, park animals, vehicles, park maintenance work, falling branches, bollards, posts and other obstacles around the course.
Please ensure that you are fit enough to walk, jog, run 5k (3.1 miles) with us.
If you see someone with a serious problem, please stop to help them and get help as soon as possible.
If you’re watching, keep clear of participants on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.
It is not permitted to run with a pushchair and a dog at the same time.
Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. Consider protecting yourself by wearing repellent when at parkrun events in grassy or wooded areas. See lymediseaseuk.com for further details.
You are welcome to take part with one dog by your side, within reach at all times, on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead.
Runners pushing buggies are welcome, but please be aware there are potholes, uneven ground, and drifting soft sand. Take care of others around you and do your best to start at an appropriate place in the field for your pace.
We hope these tips help to ensure that the event s fun and safe for everyone.
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