5K
Sun 5 Jan 2025 Oundle, Northamptonshire, UK

Oundle New Year 10K & 5K | 5K

Kick start your New Year resolutions with this popular New Year race which is returning to the historic town of Oundle! Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.

  • Sun 5 Jan 2025
Oundle C Of E Primary School, Oundle

5K

10:00

Age 11 & over

FREE-£25

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

Get the New Year off to a flying start.

This popular New Year race is returning to the historic town of Oundle for another storming year and we couldn't be more excited! It is ideal for those new to running or anyone looking to get the New Year off to a flying start. Enjoy the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and the crisp winter air.

The route is all on tramac. It follows a scenic and gently undulating course along wide, quiet country lanes in and around the pretty Northamptonshire villages that surround Oundle. The 10K runners complete two laps, while the 5K complete one. 

This event is part of Oundle New Year 10K & 5K.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers

  • Free parking
  • Rural

Event HQ

Oundle C Of E Primary School
Cotterstock Road
Oundle
Northamptonshire
PE8 5HA
UK

Parking

There is strictly no parking at the school or it's driveway. Please park on the local roads and adhere to any current parking restrictions that may be in place.

By car

Oundle is a historic market town, situated around 12 miles from Peterborough, the race will be most easily accessed by car.

By train

The closest railway station is Corby, which is served by regular trains to and from Kettering. However, you would need to get a taxi or cycle to the event as it is 9 miles to the race start.

  • 1 lap
  • First aid
  • No cut off time
  • No headphones
  • Undulating
  • Way markers

Overview

The route is all on tramac. It follows a scenic and gently undulating course along wide, quiet country lanes in and around the pretty Northamptonshire villages that surround Oundle.The 10K runners complete two laps, while the 5K complete one.

Map

map

Headphones

In the ear and over the ear headphones are not permitted.

Bone conducting headphones are permitted however, you are asked to have the volume turned down low enough to hear the marshal instructions. 

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

This event is doing its best to work sustainably to ensure that the carbon footprint of the race is kept as low as possible.

  • Certificate
  • Medal
  • Trophy
  • Vouchers

Prizes

  • Bespoke medal for all finishers
  • Trophy with e-certificate & Β£5 voucher prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male & female winners 
  • E-certificates and Β£5 voucher prize for 1st male junior & female junior

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£0.00

Entry fee

£18.00

Entry fee (on the day)

£25.00

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Oundle C Of E Primary School, Oundle

10K

10:00

Age 15 & over

FREE-£30

  • 10 km road running