3 races
Event overview
Run through history, challenge your limits!
Join a thrilling road-running event through the heart of Northampton, where historic streets, riverside paths and closed roads combine to create an unforgettable race experience.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best in the half marathon, running as part of a relay team, or trying out the 3-mile fun run, you’ll be immersed in the energy of the town and supported by a vibrant community from start to finish.
The course features iconic landmarks, panoramic views and a finish line in the bustling Market Square that celebrates every achievement.
Highlights
Market Square
Once devastated by the Great Fire in 1675, it now stands as a symbol of Northampton’s remarkable recovery and community pride.
River Nene
Refresh your spirits with riverside views along one of the town’s most scenic stretches—perfect for reflection and pace-setting.
Abington Park
An oasis for runners from all walks of life, this green space welcomes everyone to celebrate movement, nature, and victory.
Event photos
Event video
Event community
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
Provisional timetable
Saturday
Sunday
Spectators
Suggestions would be (if you are walking) at the start then it is half a mile to the Spencer Bridge Road/Barrack Road junction (mile 5); then across 1.5 miles to Christchurch Road (mile 8.6) and 1.3 miles back to the finish.
Relay team
If you are not ready for the full distance why not grab a couple of friends and run this as a relay? As a team of 3 you will break the course down into 3 stages:
Leg 1
4.5 miles approx.
Leg 2
3.9 miles approx.
Leg 3
4.8 miles approx.
- Accommodation
- Bag transfer
- Bar
- Cafe
- Paid parking
- Park
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Skipton Building Society - Northampton
2A Abington Street
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 2AJ
UK
Baggage transfer
A bag drop facility for small bags will be available at the start area. Discarded pre-race clothing only will be collected for the Hope Centre Charity.
Toilets
There will be portable toilets in the Market Square.
Parking
There is parking for over 2000 vehicles in the town centre. Search online for Council Car Parks. The Ridings Car Park will not be accessible on race day. At the time of writing you will need to pay if you park for longer than 2 hours on a Sunday.
Accommodation
The Northampton Town Centre Hotel by AccorHotels is the official accommodation partner for the event. They are offering approx. 20% discount on their room rate for Saturday 14th September. Please call 01604 739988 and select option one, quoting “The Amazing Northampton Run” to get your special rate. There are also over 1600 hotel rooms available in and around the town for visitors from further a field.
The course was really interesting with different points of interest to look forward to and they helped keep me going like thinking am running to sixfields, then racecourse, Abington park, Uni and back into town. Going a different way round the cobblers stadium would be good as had to walk up the steps as didn’t want to risk falling over by running up them. Also the narrow canal path after bridge street meant all the racers were crammed together for a period with no one been able to pass each other. Haydn D
Really well organised and run event! From social media activity leading upto the event with information, to really supportive Marshall’s and pacers as well as supporters from local businesses along a fantastic route showing off the best bits of Northampton! Really enjoyed the run and will be back next year! Cherise G
Great race...loved it. Will be back next year. Melissa D
THE EVENT WAS SUPERB. Joseph S
Total AMAZING! Loved it, well organised x Karen E
Having done the last 4 years on the old course this years was like a real challenge and fun ! I really liked the steps at the football ground, also seeing the sights of Northampton, it was brilliant how we came down Abington street with the crowd cheering from both sides to the finishing line! Having Michelle Lewis calling the names as we finished was brilliant! I would give the event 100 out of 100 well done to all the team! ❤️ Peter V
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Races at event
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- #1 of 3
09:45
Age 5 & over
£17
- 3.3 miles road running + 128 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- #2 of 3
09:30
Age 17 & over
£37-£39
- 13.1 miles road running + 460 ft ascent
- Sun 13 Sep 2026
- #3 of 3
09:30
Age 17 & over
£78
- 13.1 miles road running + 478 ft ascent