Pitsford Water Trail Races
Brixworth, United Kingdom • 1 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Pitsford Water Trail Races take place on 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG. The event offers fully marked and marshaled trail races over the following distances:
- 10k
- Half Marathon
Both routes run on trails and tracks around Pitsford Water. The half marathon route also passes through the villages of Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell. GPX files for each route are provided.
Entries are priced at £25 for the 10k and £30 for the half marathon. Minimum ages on race day 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. Parking is available at Brixworth Country Park; parking fees apply.
Course, support and kit
Both routes leave Brixworth Country Park, cross the dam towards Pitsford, then follow trails above Pitsford Water towards Holcot. The 10k returns over the causeway to the country park. The half marathon continues to Hannington, Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell before rejoining the Pitsford Water track for the final mile. The half marathon includes several stiles between fields.
On-course support includes professional first aid at the start and finish and access to runners on course. Water stations: 10k at mile 3; half marathon at miles 3, 6.5 and 9.5; water is also available at the finish. No in-ear headphones are allowed; bone-conduction headphones are permitted. Trail shoes are advisable. Mandatory items include a fully charged mobile phone and a personal cup (races are cupless). Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers and all finishers receive a race medal. Free digital race photos are provided after the event. Charity partners for 2026 include local foodbanks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.