Pitsford Water Trail Races
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Pitsford Water Trail Races
Pitsford Water Trail Races are trail events on the paths and tracks around Pitsford Water, with Race HQ at Brixworth Country Park. The races are fully marked and marshaled and offer route variety across countryside and reservoir tracks.
Distances
- 10k
- Half Marathon
The half marathon route passes through the villages of Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old and Scaldwell and includes several stiles between fields. Both routes leave Brixworth Country Park, cross the dam and follow trails above and alongside Pitsford Water. Trail shoes or shoes with good grip are advisable.
Entries are charged at set fees and series options are available; minimum ages are 16 for the 10k and 17 for the Half Marathon. The race cut off time is four hours. Running with dogs is not permitted and entries close seven days before the event. There is parking at Brixworth Country Park where fees apply, plus 40 free car park spaces at Grange Lane available by booking at entry and subject to an advance booking deadline.
On-course support includes professional first aid at the event HQ with access to runners, volunteers and water stations : three on the Half Marathon and one on the 10k : and water at the finish. No in-ear headphones are allowed; bone conduction devices are permitted. Mandatory items include a fully charged mobile phone and a personal cup as races are cupless. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each race and all finishers receive a race medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
