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5K runs in Northampton

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Run it your way, from 5k to ultra, at your own pace, on a looped scenic Northampton trails. Inclusive, flexible, and rewarded with an amazing medal every time.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £15-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Catch Me If You Can | Northampton | 5K

Run it your way, from 5k to ultra, at your own pace, on a looped scenic Northampton trails. Inclusive, flexible, and rewarded with an amazing medal every time.

  • 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
Walk, jog or run 5K on a flat, traffic-free route, enjoy stunning Washlands trails, and earn a well-deserved medal and goody bag.
  • Sun 24 May
  • £15-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Slow and Steady Wins The Race | Northampton | 5K

Walk, jog or run 5K on a flat, traffic-free route, enjoy stunning Washlands trails, and earn a well-deserved medal and goody bag.

  • 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £17
Northampton, Northamptonshire

The Amazing Northampton Run | 3 Mile Fun Run

A great opportunity to be part of the day's events but over a shorter distance. Run the start and finish of the half marathon route with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park.

  • 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a circular route then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!
  • Sun 27 Sep
  • £25-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run | 5K

Come and join the day of running and aim to complete a 5K at your own pace on a circular route then receive a medal and goody bag at the finish!

  • 5 km trail running
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £25-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Halloween Run | 5K

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, medal and goody bag.

  • 5 km trail running
Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, jumble medal and goody bag.
  • Sun 29 Nov
  • £25-£27
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Rumble In The Jumble VI | 5K

Welcome to a 6-hour timed running event where you can run a 5K all the way up to an ultra marathon on an out-and-back route within the time limit, with fuel stations, jumble medal and goody bag.

  • 5 km road running
Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • £20
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salcey Forest Christmas 5K

Watch out Dasher, Comet and Blitzen! It's time to fly around the beautiful Salcey Forest trails. Come for the seasonal atmosphere, the festive cheer and finish-line medals!

  • 5 km multi terrain running

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