Dirt Run Irchester Country Park - Round 2

Brigstock, United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Dirt Run is a two-round multi-terrain running event held in Northamptonshire at Irchester Country Park (Round 1) and Brigstock Country Park (Round 2). The 2026 dates are Round 1 on Sunday 25 January and Round 2 on Sunday 22 February. The Irchester edition uses an uphill configuration this year and is run in the opposite direction to 2025.

Race details

Round 1 at Irchester offers three distances on the same loop course: 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km. The 5 km is one lap, the 10 km is two laps, and the 15 km is three laps. Round 2 at Brigstock offers single-lap options of 7.5 km and 15 km. The courses mix trails, paths, and roads and include a large hill near the start that can be muddy. There are signs and marshals on course. A water station is provided for the 10 km and 15 km races.

Practical information

Both parks have on-site parking subject to charges and weather conditions; Round 1 can use a nearby retail park once main parking is full. Toilet facilities are available in the country parks. Trail shoes are recommended. All finishers receive a custom medal; each round has a separate design and ribbon colours denote distance. Entry fees listed for advance entries include 5 km £17.00, 7.5 km £19.50, 10 km £22.00, and 15 km £24.00; cash-only entry on the day is available at higher rates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
8 km
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