Dirt Run Irchester Country Park - Round 2

Brigstock, United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2026

Event overview

Dirt Run is a two-round multi-terrain running series in Northamptonshire. Round 1 takes place at Irchester Country Park on 18 January 2026 and offers 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options on a single common course (5 km = 1 lap, 10 km = 2 laps, 15 km = 3 laps). This year Round 1 is the uphill version, run in the opposite direction to 2025. Round 2 is at Brigstock Country Park on 22 February 2026 and offers 7.5 km and 15 km single-lap options.

  • 5 km
  • 7.5 km
  • 10 km
  • 15 km

Course and facilities

Both rounds use mixed terrain including trails, footpaths and some road sections, and feature a notable hill near the start at Irchester. The Round 2 route passes close to Lyveden New Bield, a partially completed Elizabethan lodge with surrounding gardens and meadows. Courses are marked and marshalled. Water is provided close to the start/finish for 10 km and 15 km runners. There are toilet facilities in the country parks and paid parking on site; availability and charges may vary. All finishers receive a custom medal, with a different design for each round and ribbon colours that denote distance. Trail shoes are recommended. Small-item storage is available in registration boxes but the area is unsecured and large bags cannot be accommodated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
8 km
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