Sun 28 Jun 2026 Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

TrailFest | Salcey Forest | Half Marathon

A new half marathon to get people running and moving around the spectacular Salcey Forest for all abilities, speeds and experiences as part of the TrailFest events.

  • Sun 28 Jun 2026
Salcey Forest, Northampton
Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£32.40-£38

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 337 ft ascent

Event overview

Come and join in the fun - distances for everyone to get involved!

Whether you’re an experienced runner or a newbie trail runner, TrailFest is for you!

The idea of the day is to bring everyone together to experience the fun of trail running in an amazing forest.

Being around others doing what seems impossible can often make it seem a lot more possible too! If you want to come and run your personal best or bimble about with your mates this is for you.

This event is part of TrailFest | Salcey Forest.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Route

  • Cut off time
  • GPX available

Location

  • Cafe
  • Paid parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Medal

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Optional medal
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

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10K

09:00

Age 16 & over

£18-£22

  • 10 km trail running + 170 ft ascent
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Marathon

08:00

Age 18 & over

£45.90-£53

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 826 ft ascent
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50K

08:00

Age 21 & over

£55.80-£64

  • 50 km trail running + 1046 ft ascent

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