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Northampton 10K

Name: Northampton 10K
Start: 2026-01-11
End: 2026-01-11
Location: Northampton

Northampton, United Kingdom • 11 Jan 2026

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering water stations and first aid support. Participants receive bespoke medals, with trophies awarded to the top three finishers.

The event is England Athletics affiliated and provides amenities such as toilets, ample parking, and on-day registration. It supports the Umbrella Fair Northampton charity, creating a community-focused atmosphere. Results are published online, making it a popular and accessible race in the Northampton area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Northampton

Race information

Registration

10 km

Northampton 10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Thursday Oct 30

Irchester Spooktacular

Little Irchester - 10 mi from Northampton

2 km

5 km

Experience Irchester Spooktacular, a night time Halloween run through woodland trails with costumed marshals and fancy dress prizes. Choose a 5k or 2k family run and collect a spooky medal and treats while supporting local foodbanks.

Sunday Nov 2

Sphinx AC Coombe 8

Coventry - 28 mi from Northampton

8 km

8 mi

Scenic multi terrain course through wooded trails and rolling farmland at Coombe Abbey, with 8 mile and 8 km options. Places are limited and entries include a race memento and hot chocolate at the finish, with cash prizes for top finishers.

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Tunnel Vision - Market Harborough

Market Harborough - 16 mi from Northampton

5 mi

Near Market Harborough, run a 5 mile out and back through the atmospheric Oxendon Tunnel with moody lighting; bring a headtorch. Pick night or dawn for a sunrise reveal and earn interlinking medals if you take on both.

Fri - Sat Nov 7-8

Enigma Fireworks

Caldecotte - 18 mi from Northampton

21 km

42 km

Enigma Fireworks is a running event taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. The event features both a marathon and a half marathon on each day, with participants completing scenic laps around the lak..

Saturday Nov 8

Dirt Half Challenge

Leighton Buzzard - 24 mi from Northampton

21 km

Run the Dirt Half Challenge in Leighton Buzzard this November, a scenic trail half marathon along canal towpaths, woodland and the Greensand Ridge. Finish with a lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park for a memorable autumn outing.

Sunday Nov 16

Sundon Saunter

Barton-le-Clay - 27 mi from Northampton

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