09:30
£75
Age 17 & over
A Top 10 race in the MARM races of the year 2023.
Be one of thousands to experience the 13.1 mile closed-road half marathon route which features grass and steps!
Based in the Heart of England, with excellent transport links, The Amazing Northampton Run is accessible wherever you live.
The event is proud to work alongside over 30 charity partners, fundraising for a whole host of local and national causes.
This year’s race is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Rob Powell from NHCF.
This event is part of The Amazing Northampton Run.
Suggestions would be (if you are walking) at the start then it is half a mile to the Spencer Bridge Road/Barrack Road junction (mile 5); then across 1.5 miles to Christchurch Road (mile 8.6) and 1.3 miles back to the finish.
If you are not ready for the full distance why not grab a couple of friends and run this as a relay? As a team of 3 you will break the course down into 3 stages:
Start to Franklins Gardens Rugby Stadium (4.3 miles approx.).
Franklins Gardens Rugby Stadium to the Abington Park Museum Entrance (4.1 miles approx.).
Abington Park Museum Entrance to the finish (4.7 miles approx.).
Market Square
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1
UK
A bag drop facility for small bags will be available at the start area. Discarded pre-race clothing only will be collected for the Hope Centre Charity.
There will be portable toilets in the Market Square.
There is parking for over 2000 vehicles in the town centre. Search online for Council Car Parks. The Ridings Car Park will not be accessible on race day. At the time of writing you will need to pay if you park for longer than 2 hours on a Sunday.
The Northampton Town Centre Hotel by AccorHotels is the official accommodation partner for the event. They are offering approx. 20% discount on their room rate for Saturday 14th September. Please call 01604 739988 and select option one, quoting “The Amazing Northampton Run” to get your special rate. There are also over 1600 hotel rooms available in and around the town for visitors from further a field.
A loop around England’s largest town, starting at the historic Market Square, following the river past Northampton’s three main sporting grounds; Sixfields stadium (football), Franklin’s Gardens (rugby) and The County Ground (cricket), through two beautiful parks, passing through the modern University campus and returning to the Market Square.
The Amazing Northampton Run starts at the entrance to the historic Northampton town market square. To your left as you cross the start line look out for the Edwin Lutyens-designed war memorial.
Turning down the hill you will pass the impressive All Saints Church. A little further along look out for Carlsberg Brewery. They’ve been brewing in town for 50 years. (If Carlsberg did half marathons!!)
Following along the River Nene towards Sixfields Reservoir and heading up towards Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town have been playing since 1897. Continuing along into Franklin’s Gardens, the home of Northampton Saints Rugby for the last 140 years.
Running from the Rugby Stadium along Weedon Road and down the closed Spencer Bridge Road. As you cross over the railway and climb the hill you won’t be able to miss the Northampton International Academy as it gleams in your eye line.
Many local runners will recognise the next section as The Racecourse is home of Northampton Parkrun each Saturday morning. After a lap of the park you will pass the Central Mosque on your right before turning to run alongside the Northants County Cricket Ground.
You will enter Abington Park next, where you will run by the side of the large lake before heading out to the road.
From the handover point in front of the church you have a lovely downhill section.
Taking the footbridge over the A45 and under the main road structure you will find yourselves at the White Water Centre on the River Nene. From here, you will head past floating restaurant, The Arc, and over the bridge into the University of Northampton Waterside campus. Later leaving the University campus via Beckets Bridge – an innovative designed 180 metre footbridge.
Within the final miles you will pass Northampton Museum, The Royal and Derngate theatre and the historic Guildhall. Turn at The Mackintosh House (78 Derngate), famous for its art deco architecture and then enjoy a long straight downhill to the finish by the Market Square.
The course is measured by the Association of UK Course Measurers and comply with all UKA standards – Certificate No. 23/022. Course distance is 13 miles 193 yards.
There are 4 aid stations providing water in recyclable paper cups:
3 hours.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female Competitors.
Move4Physio will be the massage angels floating around the finish line to help you stretch and recover. Also some of the charity partners will have massage tables in operation for a small donation to their good causes.
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'GOBEYOND' is your discount code.
You have the option of having your race number posted to you. If not you will collect your race number which includes your timing chip at registration either Saturday or Sunday morning.
Teams of 3.
£75 per team.
You must also collect a baton.
Entry fee
£75.00
The course was really interesting with different points of interest to look forward to and they helped keep me going like thinking am running to sixfields, then racecourse, Abington park, Uni and back into town. Going a different way round the cobblers stadium would be good as had to walk up the steps as didn’t want to risk falling over by running up them. Also the narrow canal path after bridge street meant all the racers were crammed together for a period with no one been able to pass each other. Haydn D
Really well organised and run event! From social media activity leading upto the event with information, to really supportive Marshall’s and pacers as well as supporters from local businesses along a fantastic route showing off the best bits of Northampton! Really enjoyed the run and will be back next year! Cherise G
Great race...loved it. Will be back next year. Melissa D
THE EVENT WAS SUPERB. Joseph S
Total AMAZING! Loved it, well organised x Karen E
Having done the last 4 years on the old course this years was like a real challenge and fun ! I really liked the steps at the football ground, also seeing the sights of Northampton, it was brilliant how we came down Abington street with the crowd cheering from both sides to the finishing line! Having Michelle Lewis calling the names as we finished was brilliant! I would give the event 100 out of 100 well done to all the team! ❤️ Peter V
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09:45
£16
Age 5 & over
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£34-£36
Age 17 & over