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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

Event

The Northampton 10K is a road running event organised by MCC Promotions at Northampton Racecourse Park, Kettering Road, Northampton NN1 4LG on 11 January 2026. The entry fee is £16.00 and the event is open to entrants aged 15 and over on that date. The event is England Athletics affiliated and supports the charity Umbrella Fair Northampton. On-day registration is available, and registration on race morning is listed between 9.00am and 9.45am.

Course and facilities

The race distance is 10K, described as an initial 2.2 km section plus three laps around Northampton Racecourse Park. The course is accurately measured and the terrain is primarily pathway. Water is provided at various parts of the course. First aid is available. Toilets and a drop-off area are provided, and there is plenty of available parking. Trophies are awarded to the first three finishers and a bespoke medal and spot prizes are mentioned. Course records are 35:26 for male (2014) and 44:01 for female (2017). Results are published by the organiser. 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.

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