Sun 21 Sep 2025 Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK

Clipston Trail

Enjoy the rolling hills of the Clipston Trail Races run on trails across the beautiful countryside surrounding Clipston! The 5-mile (ish) race is a great introduction to trail running.

2 races

  • Sun 21 Sep
  • #1 of 2
Clipston, Market Harborough

5 Miler

09:00

Age 17 & over

£15

  • 5 miles trail running + 294 ft ascent
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • #2 of 2
Clipston, Market Harborough

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£25

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1000 ft ascent

Event overview

Organised in conjunction with the Clipston Recreation Field Trust charity, there are medals and homemade cakes for all finishers!

Trail Half Marathon

Starting/finishing at Clipston Recreation Ground, the course starts opposite the pavilion in Clipston and immediately sets off uphill into the countryside. You will be running on bridleways with short sections on minor country roads. The final section from Kelmarsh back to Clipston is on a footpath. During the run you will see some great views of the Northamptonshire countryside.

Clipston Country Trail 5-miler

The course starts opposite the Pavilion in Clipston and immediately sets off uphill into the countryside. Following footpaths and bridleways, you will loop down to Kelmarsh and back around to Clipston.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Families
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Races at event

  • Sun 21 Sep
  • #1 of 2
Clipston, Market Harborough
5 Miler

09:00

Age 17 & over

£15

  • 5 miles trail running + 294 ft ascent
  • Sun 21 Sep
  • #2 of 2
Clipston, Market Harborough
Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£25

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 1000 ft ascent

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