The Flying Fox | Northampton
Sat 21 Mar 2026 Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

The Flying Fox | Northampton

Come and join in for The Flying Fox event! Are you as cunning and as quick as a fox and fancy showcasing your running skills?

8 races

  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #1 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton

3K

09:00

All ages

£16-£18

  • 3 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #2 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton

5K

09:00

Age 12 & over

£15-£27

  • 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #3 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton

10K

09:00

Age 16 & over

£15-£27

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #4 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£22-£34

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #5 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton

Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£22-£34

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #6 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton

50K

09:00

Age 20 & over

£22-£34

  • 50 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #7 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton

Ultra Marathon

09:00

Age 20 & over

£22-£34

  • 32 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #8 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton

Time Challenge

09:00

Age 17 & over

£22-£34

  • 7 hrs trail running

Event overview

You can run any distance from 3km to running for the entire 7 hours, our events are super flexible and you will get a gorgeous fox medal for your efforts!

How it works

  • This is a 7-hour timed challenge event
  • You have full control over the distance you want to run
  • The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap
  • A full lap is 5.25 miles or 8.5km
  • You can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like 
  • There will be a 3K and 5K turnaround point within the lap
  • Complete 2.5 laps for a half marathon
  • 5 laps for a marathon
  • 6 or more for an ultra
  • 50km distance available
  • Fuel table at the start / finish of each lap
  • Receive a medal and goody bag
  • Special distance pins for half marathon and up

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Ability level

All abilities are welcome at this super-inclusive event and walkers are welcome too.

Special event

If the event is a special event for you, for instance, your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th, etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event.

  • Paid parking
  • Toilets
  • Unmanned bag storage

Event HQ

Northampton Active
Bedford Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN4 7AA
UK

Races at event

  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #1 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton
3K

09:00

All ages

£16-£18

  • 3 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #2 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton
5K

09:00

Age 12 & over

£15-£27

  • 5 km trail running + 26 ft ascent
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #3 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton
10K

09:00

Age 16 & over

£15-£27

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #4 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton
Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£22-£34

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #5 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton
Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£22-£34

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #6 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton
50K

09:00

Age 20 & over

£22-£34

  • 50 km trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #7 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton
Ultra Marathon

09:00

Age 20 & over

£22-£34

  • 32 miles trail running
  • Sat 21 Mar
  • #8 of 8
Northampton Active, Northampton
Time Challenge

09:00

Age 17 & over

£22-£34

  • 7 hrs trail running

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