Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler
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Event details
The Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler takes place on Sunday, 20th September 2026 at Clipston Recreation Ground, Station Road, Clipston, Market Harborough LE16 9RN. Distances offered:
- Half Marathon
- Country 5 Miler
Entry fees are £25.00 for the half marathon and £18.00 for the 5 miler. Competitors must be at least 17 on race day. Entries booked before the end of 2025 are entered into a draw to win a TrailKube. Online entries close at 7pm on the Wednesday before the race and transfer of entries closes the Sunday before the race. Race packs are not posted; numbers and timing chips can be collected when registration opens on race morning. Free parking is available in the field opposite the Recreation Ground.
Course and race day
Both courses start opposite the village pavilion and immediately run uphill into the surrounding countryside. Routes use bridleways and footpaths with short sections on minor country roads; the final section from Kelmarsh back to Clipston is on a footpath. The half marathon route has a total height gain of 237 m. There are four water stations on the half route and one on the 5 miler; runners are asked to bring their own cup for refills. The event is organised with the Clipston Recreation Field Trust and funds raised support maintenance of the playing fields and facilities. All finishers receive a medal and a homemade cake provided by Clipston W.I. The course crosses working farms and is not suitable for canicross. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.