The Amazing Northampton Run
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Take on this epic closed-road route which showcases everything great about Northampton. The scenic course winds through beautiful parks, along the riverside, past great sporting venues and amazing architecture. You won't want to miss the buzzing atmosphere and finisher's medal.
Half Marathon, Relay and 3 Mile
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9:30am Sun 17th Sep 2023 - 9:45am Sun 17th Sep 2023
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Northampton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
St Giles' Square, Northampton NN1, UK
Start times
9:30am Sun 17th Sep 2023
Half Marathon:
9:30am | Relay :
9:30am 9:45am Sun 17th Sep 2023
3 Mile:
9:45am Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Amazing Northampton Run
Half Marathon
13.1mi
534m+
£33 - £35
3 Mile
3mi
£15
Relay
13.1mi
£25
Route information
Half Marathon
A beautiful 13.1 mile route taking in the architecture, history and culture of Britain’s largest town. Elevation is +470 Ft. There is a cut-off time of 3 hours for this race. There will be 4 aid stations providing water in recyclable paper cups.
- 2.5 miles – Sixfields Car Park entrance
- 5.3 miles – The Racecourse
- 7.7 miles – Park Avenue South
- 10.5 miles – The Arc , Midsummer Meadow.
Half Marathon Relay
The Half Marathon Relay course consists of 3 different stages:
- Stage 1 – Start to Franklins Gardens Rugby Stadium (4.1 miles approx.) please click here for the walking route back to the finish – (1.2 miles)
- Stage 2 – Franklins Gardens Rugby Stadium (1.2 miles from the start, see link above) to the Abington Park Museum Entrance (4.4 miles approx.) please click here for the walking route back to the finish (1.5 miles)
- Stage 3 – Abington Park Museum Entrance (1.5 miles from the start please see link above) to the Finish (4.6 miles approx.)
3 Mile Race
If you're not up to the Half Marathon just yet, join for a lovely 3 Miler, which will take in many of the great sights of the HM course.
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What's included
- Finisher's Medal
- Finisher's T-Shirt (Half Marathon and Relay only)
- Prizes for top finisher's
- Water Stations
- Aid Stations
- Fully marked and marshalled course
How to get there
St Giles' Square, Northampton NN1, UK
Get full directionsParking
There will be parking available at the Delapre Abbey, which is a 20-minute walk from the start line.
By Train
The closest train station is Northampton and only a 12-minute walk from the start line.
Event day logistics
Saturday
13:00 Registration opens
16:00 Registration closes
Sunday
08:00 Registration opens
09:30 Northampton Half marathon and Relay start
09:45 3 Mile starts
12:30 Event cut-off time
Registration
Registration will be located at the JD Wetherspoon's (CordWainer Pub, The Ridings, Northampton, NN1 2AQ) which is a 2-minute walk away from the start of the race.
Age Requirements
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Half Marathon and Relay: Entrants must be 17 and older to enter
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3 Mile race: Entrants must be 5 years and older to enter - children must be accompanied by an adult
Half Marathon Relay
For the Half Marathon Relay, there are 3 stages where participants must hand over to another member of their team, the starting locations for each stage for the relay is listed below.
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Stage 1 – Start to Franklins Gardens Rugby Stadium (4.1 miles approx.) please click here for the walking route back to the finish – (1.2 miles)
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Stage 2 – Franklins Gardens Rugby Stadium (1.2 miles from the start, see link above) to the Abington Park Museum Entrance (4.4 miles approx.) please click here for the walking route back to the finish (1.5 miles)
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Stage 3 – Abington Park Museum Entrance (1.5 miles from the start please see link above) to the Finish (4.6 miles approx.)
Bag Drop
There will be an area to leave very small bags at the start area to allow participants to leave clothing etc.
Pacers
There will be pacers during the event to help you get your target time.
Toilets / Changing Facilities
There will be toilets available in the pub at the start of the race. There will also be portable toilets in front of the Guildhall and in Delapre Abbey after the race. There will be some changing facilities but access will be limited.
Headphones
Entrants must not wear in-ear headphones, bone conduction headphones are permitted but make sure to keep the volume low so you can communicate with fellow runners and enjoy the spirit of the day.
Aid Stations
There will be 4 aid stations on the half marathon course - 2.5 miles – Sixfields Car Park entrance; 5.3 miles – The Racecourse; 7.7 miles – Park Avenue South; 10.5 miles – The Arc , Midsummer Meadow.
Spectator Info
This is great event for spectators and they are encouraged to come and lend their support.
FAQs
Is there a bag drop at The Northampton Half Marathon?
A bag drop facility will be available at the start for small bags only.
Can I wear headphones at The Northampton Half Marathon?
In accordance with the UKA ruling, which came into effect from April 2016, the wearing of headphones is not permitted.
Is there a cut-off time for The Northampton Half Marathon?
There is a 3 hour cut off time.
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