The Amazing Northampton Run

The Amazing Northampton Run

The Amazing Northampton Run is an annual running event based at Market Square in Northampton. The programme includes a half marathon, a team relay that divides the half marathon into three legs, and a 3 mile fun run. The half marathon route passes local sporting grounds including Sixfields stadium, Franklin’s Gardens and The County Ground, runs through three parks and along waterside paths, and goes past the modern university campus.

Race logistics specified by the organiser include secure bag drop at the start/finish area, four aid stations placed at roughly 3 mile intervals, visible mile markers, designated pacers for a range of target finish times, and a three hour cut-off for the half marathon. Race numbers can be posted to participants in advance and relay team captains have a separate registration opportunity.

Finish items differ by category: half marathon and relay finishers receive a t-shirt and medal, and 3 mile fun run finishers receive a medal. Entry prices listed range from £18 to £75 depending on category.

Participant feedback recorded for the event notes consistent strengths in marshals, course variety and spectator support, and recurring operational points for improvement such as reported short measurements on some courses, narrow sections at early canal stretches, cup based water stations, and limited t-shirt sizing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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