The Port Sunlight 10K and 5K started back in 2014 and is set in the idyllic village  of Port Sunlight. The village was built originally in 1888 to house William Hesketh Lever’s ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers, but today is home to beautiful architecture, a world-class art gallery, stunning parkland and a thriving community.

The village provides not only a unique and picturesque backdrop for runners but an ideal environment for a family day out - which is why the 10K and 5K races have been joined on race day by a 1K for kids to take part in so everyone can get involved.

The start and finish area sits alongside local landmarks, such as the impressive central fountain, the Lady Lever Art Gallery and the Port Sunlight Museum, with the route then a network of roads sending runners out on twists and turns into the corners of the village.

With the 5K setting off at 10.00am over a single lap, the 10K then starts at 11.00am over two laps, so there's plenty of running for the spectators to watch as 1,000s of runners chase down fast times.

With the main event complete it's then time for the youngsters to get involved and have a go over a short 1K course once the 10K is over. Entries are taken on the day for the 1K and everyone completing the course gets a medal and a little reward for their efforts.

Participants can also make the most of our Dual Race.

Over the last couple of year there has been growing interest in running both the 5K AND 10K races so if you would like to take up the dual race challenge, there are a limited number of places available for both races at a discounted rate.

Two t-shirts, two medals and a bonus Dual Entry medal. What's not to like about Port Sunlight?