Sporting events

The main sport played in Runcorn is football, with the town having two senior football teams – Runcorn Linnets FC and Runcorn Town FC – both playing in the North West Counties League. Rowing is also a common sight on the River Weaver and the annual Heads in March and October and the Junior Regatta in March often draw a crowd.

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Halton Miniature Railway
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