ATW Holdenby House - Trail & Canicross

Northampton, United Kingdom • 12 Oct 2025

Event overview

The ATW Holdenby House Trail & Canicross takes place at Holdenby House, Holdenby Rd, Northampton, NN6 8DJ, on 12/10/2025. The event is set within the 2,000 acre Holdenby Estate and passes around the 16th century house and its grounds. The course is described as a traffic-free, 5.4 km trail that follows paths through the estate and surrounding farmland, with a finish that runs through the estate's arches. A 5k Canicross is also offered and is scheduled to start 15 minutes before the main race.

Race format and logistics

  • 5k - one lap of the course
  • 10k - two laps of the course
  • Half Marathon - four laps of the course

All dogs in the Canicross must wear a suitable running harness attached to a bungee line and a waist belt; dogs on a leash attached to a collar are not accepted. All participants receive a custom-designed medal and event goodies. The event names a partner charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, with opportunities to donate and fundraise at checkout. On-site car parking is available; a charge of £3 per car applies and car sharing is encouraged. The organiser, ATW, was established in 2011 and runs multiple event types across the UK. Transfers to another ATW event are allowed up to 48 hours before the event; refunds or transfers to another person are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

22 km
Half Marathon Trail
11 km
10k Trail
5 km
5k Canicross
5 km
5k Trail
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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