Saturn Running - Northampton
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The Doughnut Dash - Northampton
The Doughnut Dash is organised by Saturn Too Limited in conjunction with Circuit Running Events. The next scheduled race is on 22/02/2026 at Northampton Active, Bedford Rd, Northampton NN4 7AA. The event is a 7 hour Time Challenge where participants choose how many laps to run within the time limit. Walkers are allowed. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a doughnut themed medal and doughnuts are available at the finish line.
Format and distances
This event uses a lap-based course. A full lap measures about 8.5 km (5.25 miles) but the route may be shortened. Turn points inside the lap provide shorter options.
- Minimum junior distance: 3 km
- Minimum adult distance: 5 km
- Half marathon: 2.5 laps
- Marathon: 5 laps
- Ultra: 6 or more laps
- 50 km: just under 6 laps
There are 3 km and 5 km turn points to help comply with age restrictions.
Course, facilities and services
The course runs around the Northampton Washlands on well maintained paths and trail. An aid table and drinks table are available at the start/finish of each lap with drinks and snacks, including vegan options. All finishers receive a goody bag; a vegan goody bag is also offered. Pins are awarded for Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50 km and Ultra distances and are attached to the medal ribbon. Toilets are available on site; there are no separate changing facilities or showers. Parking is limited and nearby parking may be charged. A non-secure bag area is provided. Final race instructions are emailed in the week before the event and race numbers are collected at registration on the day.
Entry and membership
Members receive an entry discount of £10 compared with full price, guaranteed entry and a mini-me medal pin at events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
