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Upcoming 5K races near Northampton

This week 6

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World Cup 60th anniversary 5K

Milton Keynes MK4 1GA · 26 km away

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Race For Life Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield · 73 km away

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Summer Ready Run

Peterborough PE2 5UU · 54 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Northants 5K Race Series 4

Kettering · 31 km away

Run · road · 5K

Peterborough 5K Grand Prix Race 3

Peterborough · 60 km away

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Run · road · 5K

Well Run X Hawkstones 10k, 5k & 1k

CHELTENHAM · 71 km away

JUL 12

Run · trail · 5K

Tempo Summer 5K Series Race 3

Atherstone-on-Stour · 56 km away

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Race For Life St Albans

St Albans · 66 km away

Run · road · 5K

Great Denham · 29 km away

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Race For Life Leicester

Leicester · 45 km away

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Race For Life Northampton

Northampton · 2 km away

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Belvoir Castle Multisport Event

Grantham · 77 km away

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Birmingham Running Festival July

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 73 km away

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Peterborough 5K Grand Prix Race 4

Stamford · 54 km away

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Waddesdon Manor 5K

Waddesdon · 44 km away

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Race For Life High Wycombe

High Wycombe · 62 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Maidenhead Trail Run July 2026

Maidenhead SL6 8SP · 79 km away

Run · road · 5K

Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race

Kettering NN14 2SH · 25 km away

AUG 8

Run · road · 5K

Running Grand Prix Bedford Autodrome August

Bedford MK44 2YP · 29 km away

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Peterborough 5K Grand Prix Race 5

Peterborough · 54 km away

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Alchester 5k 2026

Bicester · 39 km away

Run · road · 5K

Race For Life Stevenage

Stevenage · 62 km away

Run · road · 5K

Unity Challenge

Birmingham B1 2HF · 74 km away

Run · road · 5K

Wendover Woods Running Festival August

Tring HP22 5NQ · 52 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Insane Terrain Running - Obstacle/Mud Run

Doddington · 71 km away

Run · road · 5K

Northstowe Running Festival

Cambridge · 69 km away

SEP 8

Run · road · 5K

Kenilworth Half Marathon

Kenilworth · 48 km away

Run · road · 5K

Birmingham Running Festival September

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 73 km away

Run · road · 5K

The Harvathon 2026

Hitchin SG5 3DX · 52 km away

Run · road · 5K

The Balsall Common 10KM, 5KM & Fun Run

BALSALL COMMON · 54 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Northants 5K Race Series 5

Northampton · 2 km away

Run · road · 5K

Letchworth Garden City. · 54 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run

Northampton · 2 km away

Run · road · 5K

Hitchin 5k 2026

Hitchin SG5 · 53 km away

Northampton · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Northampton

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Irchester Spooktacular Night Run

Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween night run at Irchester Country Park, featuring a 5k race and a 2k Family Fun Run on the same evening. Registration opens on Royal Meadow from 5:00 PM, the family run starts at 6:00 PM, and the 5k follows at 7:00 PM. The 5k is for runners aged 11 and over, while the 2k is open from age 4, with under-11s requiring an adult companion. Both routes utilize the park’s woodland trails and tracks, primarily on hard-packed surfaces. Runners must bring a head torch as the event takes place after dark. The courses are marked and marshalled, with professional first aid available at the start and finish. Fancy dress is encouraged. Race Harborough organizes the event, and the Halloween theme extends to the finish line: all participants receive a medal, free event photos, sweet treats, and a bag of Halloween chocolates.

The Northampton Halloween Run is a six-hour timed race on a flat out-and-back trail, starting at 9:00 am with a Halloween theme. Runners complete laps within the time limit, allowing them to finish any distance from 5K up to a half marathon. This format suits those seeking a short run and those planning to stay out longer. The course offers consistent terrain and requires no navigation. The task is straightforward: maintain pace, make the turn, and track laps. A related Halloween Trick or Trot Run in Kansas City’s Mill Creek Park provides 5K, 10K, and 13.1-mile choices. It is open to runners and walkers of all ages and paces, with free Halloween candy distributed post-race. Its wave start system may lead to popular start times filling before registration closes.

Birmingham Running Festival November

The Birmingham Running Festival takes place on a November race day in Sutton Park, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and junior race options. It is structured as a late-season event, allowing runners to conclude their year with a short race, a longer effort, or a family-friendly junior run. The routes incorporate Sutton Park’s historic roads and gravel paths, providing a mix of firm running surfaces instead of a typical city-street course. The half marathon begins first, with the 10K, 5K, and junior race following later in the morning. The event also provides support for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Remembrance Run

Remembrance Run is a timed lap event held at Ferry Meadows, a country park situated just under three miles from Peterborough city centre. Participants select a six-hour duration starting at 9 am or a four-hour duration beginning at 11 am. They then complete 5.3K laps at a pace and volume they choose. The structure is intentionally flexible, allowing participants to run a single lap, complete a half-marathon distance, or continue towards ultra marathon distances. The course follows gravel footpaths through woodland, incorporating some grassy sections, offering more variety than a typical flat road circuit. Participants return to the central area after each lap, providing opportunities to stop, rest, and determine their next steps. Completing five laps constitutes the event’s standard “heavy half marathon,” and nine laps count as the standard ultra. Both distances can be extended on the day, and any runner starting a final lap before 5:59:59 will have it counted.

Rugged Radnage 5K & 10K

Nice Work Sherwood Christmas 10k

The Nice Work Sherwood Christmas 10k is a festive trail race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, offering 10k, 5k, and Junior Run distances. The courses follow multi-terrain forest paths and feature undulating sections, meaning it is not a flat road race. It is designed for a wide range of participants, from regular runners aiming for prizes to first-timers and families seeking a run in the woods to conclude the year. The race incorporates a Christmas theme without overshadowing the running: participants are encouraged to embrace festive attire, with a prize for the best dressed runner alongside trophies and prizes for top finishers. All entrants receive a custom medal and complimentary race photographs. The event also generates funds for Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity assisting individuals experiencing homelessness, families in temporary housing, and others facing the risk of losing their homes.

Rumble In The Jumble VI

Rumble In The Jumble VI is a six-hour timed run on flat railway paths, structured around repeated laps instead of a single fixed race distance. Runners may stop after reaching targets like 5K, 10K, or a half marathon, or continue within the time limit. The course follows a flat out-and-back route on a disused railway line, primarily on tarmac with a brief trail section. Each lap measures approximately 3.28 to 4.37 miles. The route is traffic-free and requires no navigation, allowing the day to focus on pacing, lap counting, and deciding your running distance.

Bauble Bimble is a December race held at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough, located less than three miles from the city centre. Participants can select a 6-hour option starting at 9 am or a 4-hour option beginning at 11 am. Runners complete as many laps as desired before their allotted time expires. The structure is adaptable; runners may stop at 5K, progress to 10K, target a half or full marathon, or continue into ultra distances. Anyone departing Base Camp before 6:00:00 am will be permitted to complete one additional lap. The course consists of a 5.3K forest lap on gravel footpaths and grass, classifying it as a multi-terrain event rather than a road race. A standard half marathon requires five laps, with the possibility to extend to six or seven laps on the day. A standard ultra involves nine laps, with the option to increase to twelve if time permits. The race is part of the Zig Zag Family series, and its accommodating lap format attracts many participants aiming for their first official 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon. One participant achieved both their first marathon and a personal best marathon time at this event in Peterborough.

Kettering Christmas 10K & 5K

The Kettering Christmas 10k & 5k is a festive running event held at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Organized by GBR Run, it begins at 10:00 am from the NN15 6NJ section of the park. Participants can select the 10K or 5K race, which also features a 3K and a Kids Dash. The event focuses on seasonal running rather than a standard road race, encouraging participants to wear festive costumes. The races are chip-timed, with results verified and published from past editions. All finishers will receive a custom medal, and festive treats will be available post-run.

Salcey Forest Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Fun Run!

Salcey Forest Christmas 10k, 5k & Junior Fun Run takes participants along mixed forest trails in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. This event offers three distances: a 10k, a 5k, and a junior run. The paths are nearly flat, making the race suitable for beginners, families, and experienced runners seeking an off-road run without significant climbs. The terrain can become muddy, contributing to a winter trail atmosphere distinct from road races. The 5k follows one circuit of the forest route, while the 10k covers the same route twice. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged, with Santa hats and Christmas attire fitting the occasion. All finishers receive medals, discounted parking is available, and the event raises funds for Shelter, a charity focused on housing and homelessness.

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About 5K races in Northampton

Northampton Training Notes

Northampton hosts 56 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

The Racecourse is the easy local lap, with Northampton parkrun starting by the basketball courts. Northampton parkrun runs two anti-clockwise laps around 118 acres, and the park dips slightly so runners can open up a little. The slight incline is still not too bad, so locals treat it as fast base miles. Northampton Road Runners covers 5k to ultra running from the University of Northampton, with Wednesday formal sessions and 5 mile plus routes. Run Talk Run Northampton meets at 18:50 on Thursdays for a free weekly 5km. The Amazing Northampton Run is the anchor day, with Northampton 5K & 10K close behind.

Norbital gives locals an 18-mile circular cycle route around Northampton on dedicated paths, so it works for Z2, family spins, or a steady winter loop. Brampton Valley Way runs 16 miles north from Northampton to Market Harborough, and that railtrail is the obvious out-and-back for quiet base miles. Fineshade Wood gives off-road riders a 5-mile Forestry Commission cycle trail and a 7-mile mountain bike trail. Stanwick Lakes keeps things flatter on NCN71 between Irthlingborough and Thrapston. CTC Northampton, Northampton CTC, Easy Rider Cycle Club, Treadscycle Club, Cyclone Mountain Bike Club, and 45 Road Club give riders plenty of wheels to follow. Cycle Streets elevation profiles are where locals check the climbs before intervals.

Summer gives runners The Racecourse, Upton Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, and Pitsford Water when the legs want space. Summer gives cyclists Norbital, Brampton Valley Way, Stanwick Lakes, Salcey Forest, and Fineshade Wood when a crit brain needs calmer miles. The brief does not name exact best months, so locals usually read the season by routes rather than dates. Winter pushes runners toward dependable club sessions, Northampton parkrun, and shorter 5k efforts. Winter pushes riders toward dedicated paths, railtrail miles, and off-road days where cyclocross legs and singletrack handling matter more than speed. The Amazing Northampton Run stays the big running anchor, and Gretton Charity Sportive gives the county riding calendar a clear target.