Pitsford Water Trail Races
Brixworth, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026
Pitsford Water Trail Races
The event is scheduled for 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG. It comprises fully marked and marshaled trail races over two distances:
- 10k
- Half Marathon
Both routes use trails and tracks around Pitsford Water. Races leave Brixworth Country Park, cross the dam and follow trails above Pitsford Water toward Holcot. The 10k returns via the causeway and track alongside Pitsford Water. The half marathon continues through Holcot and the villages of Hannington, Walgrave, Old and Scaldwell before rejoining the lakeside track for the final mile. The half marathon route includes a number of stiles between fields.
Practical information
Entries are priced at £25 for the 10k and £30 for the half marathon. Minimum ages are 16 for the 10k and 17 for the half marathon. The race cut-off time is four hours for both races. Entries and transfers close seven days before the event. Running with dogs is not permitted due to use of footpaths across farmland. Parking is available at Brixworth Country Park but parking fees apply.
On-course support includes professional first aid at the start and finish with access to the course, and volunteer-provided water stations: half marathon - miles 3 (Holcot), 6.5 (Walgrave) and 9.5 (Scaldwell); 10k - mile 3 (Holcot); water will also be available at the finish. Trail shoes or shoes with grip are advisable. Mandatory items include a fully charged mobile phone (half marathon entrants should have the race director and race medic numbers) and a personal cup because the races are cupless. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in both races, and all finishers receive a race medal. Merchandise can be pre-ordered up to three weeks before the event; there will be no merchandise sales on race day. Free digital race photos will be available after the event. Charity collections will support local foodbanks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.