Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run 2026

The Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run is a six-hour timed trail event in Northampton, beginning in the NN4 7AA area at 9:00 am. Participants follow a flat out-and-back route, completing laps to build their distance. This setup accommodates 5K, 10K, half marathon, and longer distances for those who maintain movement within the time limit. The course is a steady trail path with minimal climbing and no complex point-to-point logistics. The format suits runners aiming for a fixed distance and those testing their endurance over six hours. The event's name originates from the Battle of Stamford Bridge in East Yorkshire, where Harold Godwinson’s English army defeated a Norwegian force led by Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson. The battle, which saw the death of both leaders, is often considered the end of the Viking Age.