The Amazing Northampton Run
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Event overview
The Amazing Northampton Run takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026 in Northampton, starting and finishing in Abington Street (near Skipton Building Society, 2A Abington Street, NN1 2AJ) with the wider event area centred on Market Square, Northampton NN1 2DP. The course runs through historic streets and past several local landmarks, including South Bridge, the River Nene, Sixfields stadium, Franklin's Gardens, The County Ground, parts of the university campus, Abington Park, and three town parks. The race has a cut-off time of 3 hours. There are over 2,000 car parking spaces in the town centre.
Race details and logistics
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Half Marathon Relay (13.1 miles divided into three legs)
- 3-Mile Fun Run
All finishers receive a medal. Half-marathon and half-marathon relay finishers also receive a T-shirt.
Practical information: race numbers posted to participants will arrive at least one week before race day. Relay team captain registration is scheduled for Saturday, 12 September at the Mercure Hotel, Northampton, NN1 2TA; limited registration is available on Sunday, 13 September. There will be four aid stations at roughly 3-mile intervals, mile markers on the course, pacers to assist participants, and a secure bag drop at the start/finish. Participants are encouraged to donate discarded pre-race clothing to the Northampton Hope Centre Charity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.