Battle of Stamford Bridge Run
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Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run
Circuit running organises the Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run at Northampton Active, Bedford Road, Northampton. The event is a six hour challenge where participants may complete distances from 5k up to ultra marathon within the time limit. A last lap may be started up to 5:59:59 even if the finish time exceeds six hours. Participants may run or walk.
The course is based on laps of 4.37 miles with a 5k turn point. Distances and lap counts include:
- 5K via the 5k turn point
- 10K as two 5k laps
- Half marathon as four laps
- Marathon as six laps
- Ultra marathon seven laps and above
- 6 hour challenge with distance determined by laps completed
The planned course may be adjusted after a health and safety review. After finishing each participant receives a Battle Of Stamford Bridge medal and a five piece goody bag. At the end of each lap there is an aid table offering water, squash, fizzy drinks and a variety of food.
The venue has toilet facilities but no separate changing rooms or showers. There is parking available at the venue. Event instructions are sent to participants seven days before the event and race numbers are issued from registration on the morning. The run is licensed by the TRA and held under UKA Athletics rules.
Maximum distances permitted under rules by age: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Age 12 to 13 years: 5,000 m
- Age 14 to 15 years: 6,000 m
- Age 16 years: 10,000 m
- Age 17 years: 25,000 m
- Age 18 to 19 years: 45,000 m
- Age 20 and over: no maximum distance
