Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler | 5 Miler
Tackle 5 miles of rolling bridleways through stunning Northamptonshire countryside, earn a well-deserved medal, and celebrate with a homemade village cake.
Sign up for £18
- Sun 20 Sep 2026
09:00
Age 17 & over
£18
- 5 miles trail running + 344 ft ascent
Event overview
Escape the roads and discover the rolling Northamptonshire countryside at the Clipston Trail Races, a genuinely community-spirited event with a big heart and beautiful scenery.
Choose your challenge: tackle the half marathon's 237m of elevation across bridleways and farmland, or enjoy the friendlier Country 5 Miler for trail running bliss.
Highlights
Stunning bridleway running
The course heads immediately uphill from the village into open countryside, following ancient bridleways with sweeping views across Northamptonshire.
Loop to Kelmarsh and back
Both routes wind down through the picturesque hamlet of Kelmarsh before returning to Clipston, keeping the scenery constantly changing.
Finish-line cake
Proper homemade cake, baked by Clipston WI and village residents, awaits every single finisher (alongside a well-earned medal).
Two distances, one great day
The half marathon suits trail runners seeking the longer distance, while the 5 Miler is ideal for beginners or those wanting something shorter with a friend.
Relaxed and welcoming
No cut-off pressure (just finish within 3½ hours), free parking on-site, and a friendly village atmosphere throughout.
Run for a cause
Entry fees directly support the Clipston Recreation Field Trust, funding local facilities including tennis courts, play areas, and a woodland preschool.
This event is part of Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler.
Event photos
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Spectators
- Circular route
- First aid
- Marshals
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Half marathon
The half marathon 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.
5-Miler
The 5-mile 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.
- Free parking
- Rural
- Toilets
Event HQ
Clipston Recreation Ground
Church Lane
Clipston
Market Harborough
Northamptonshire
LE16 9RQ
UK
Parking
Available in the field opposite the Recreation Ground.
- Cake
- Chip timing
- Medal
- Trophy
Included
- Chip timing
- Finisher's medal
- Homemade cake
- Water stations
- Free parking
This event is organised in conjunction with the Clipston Recreation Field Trust which is a charity that has owned the playing fields at Clipston since the early ‘80s and is responsible for their maintenance and development. Currently football and tennis are played here. Over the last few years, the field has been developed for other outdoor activities. There is a woodland that’s used by a local forest preschool and walkers of all ages; new play activity equipment for both very young children in one area and people of any age in another and the pavilion has also been upgraded.
All this is expensive to run and any money we raise will be spent on maintenance of these facilities including the replacement of the tennis courts as necessary. Thank you for your support.
- Age 17 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee
£18.00
Other races at event
- Sun 20 Sep
- #2 of 2
09:00
Age 17 & over
£25
- 13.1 miles trail running + 994 ft ascent