Running races in Northamptonshire, England
Find running races in Northamptonshire, England. Compare 13 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 10K races, 5K races, half marathons, 15K races, 10 mile races and 20 mile races.
Events to explore include Dormouse Challenge, Petzl Night Runner Salcey Forest and Silverstone Runfest.
16 listed events · 13 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
13 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Dormouse Challenge
ENGHartwell, Northamptonshire
Half, Marathon, 10K, 3.5mi trail running in Hartwell.
· 10K / 3.5mi / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Petzl Night Runner Salcey Forest
ENGHartwell, Northamptonshire
10K running event in Hartwell.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Silverstone Runfest
ENGTowcester, Northamptonshire
10K and 5K running event in Towcester.
· 10K / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Salcey Forest Christmas 10K & 5K 2026
ENGNorthampton, Northamptonshire
Salcey Forest Christmas 10K & 5K 2026 — an officially published 5K fixture at Salcey Forest, Northampton.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Salcey Forest Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Fun Run
ENGNorthampton, Northamptonshire
Salcey Forest Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Fun Run — Northampton, Northamptonshire.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Oundle New Year 10K & 5K 2027
ENGOundle, Northamptonshire
Oundle New Year 10K & 5K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Oundle Primary School, Oundle.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Dirt Run Irchester
ENGIrchester, Northamptonshire
Dirt Run Irchester in Irchester.
· 10K / 15K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Dirt Run Brigstock
ENGBrigstock, Northamptonshire
Dirt Run Brigstock in Brigstock.
· 15K / 7.5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Oundle 20 Mile, 10K & 5K 2027
ENGOundle, Northamptonshire
Oundle 20 Mile Road Race — Oundle Primary School, Oundle, Northamptonshire. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
· 10K / 20mi / 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Pitsford Water Trail Races
ENGBrixworth, Northamptonshire
Pitsford Water Trail Races — Brixworth, Northamptonshire.
· 10K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Kettering Half Marathon & 5K — March
ENGKettering, Northamptonshire
Kettering Half Marathon — Kettering, Northamptonshire.
· 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Northampton 5K & 10K 2027
ENGNorthampton, Northamptonshire
Northampton 5K & 10K 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Northampton, Northampton.
· 10K / 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Nene Valley Trail Run 10 Mile & 10K 2027
ENGKings Cliffe, Northamptonshire
Nene Valley Trail Run 10 Mile & 10K 2027 — an officially published 10-mile fixture at KC Active and the Nene Valley countryside.
· 10K / 10mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Brackley Chicken Run 10K
ENGBrackley, Northamptonshire
Brackley Chicken Run — a scenic single-lap multi-terrain 10K around Brackley and Turweston.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Stanwick Lakes Autumn Run
ENGStanwick, Northamptonshire
Stanwick Lakes Autumn Run — 5K, 10K and half marathon races on nature-reserve trails.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →TrailFest — Holdenby House
ENGHoldenby, Northamptonshire
TrailFest Marathon — Holdenby House, Northamptonshire.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Northamptonshire
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Northampton (3), Hartwell (2), Oundle (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Northamptonshire
Which running races are coming up in Northamptonshire, England?
Dormouse Challenge is listed for 20 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Petzl Night Runner Salcey Forest is listed for 20 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Silverstone Runfest is listed for 22 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Northamptonshire, England?
Look for 10K races, 5K races, half marathons, 15K races, 10 mile races and 20 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Northamptonshire, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.