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SUMMARY:The Amazing Northampton Run
DESCRIPTION:More Than Just a Race\nThe Amazing Northampton Run is where challenge meets pride. Run past history\, test your limits\, and celebrate the incredible spirit of Northampton.\nWhether you’re an experienced runner or taking on your first race\, you’ll feel the community cheering you on every step of the way. \nRace Categories\nThe Half Marathon \nStarting in the historic Market Square\, a half-marathon loop around England’s largest town\, running downhill over South Bridge and following the line of the river past Northampton’s three main sporting grounds: Sixfields stadium (football)\, Franklin’s Gardens (rugby) and The County Ground (cricket)\, through three beautiful parks\, passing through the modern University campus. Then up into the historic town centre to finish back at the Market Square. All finishers receive a t-shirt and a medal.\nFind out more about the Half Marathon. \nThe Half Marathon Relay\nShare the Challenge. Celebrate the Finish. \nTake on The Amazing Northampton Run as a team with our Half Marathon Relay. Perfect for friends\, families\, or colleagues looking to conquer the course together\, the relay divides the 13.1 miles into three exciting legs. All finishers receive a t-shirt and a medal.\nFind out more about the Half Marathon Relay. \nThe 3 Mile Fun Run\nBig Atmosphere. Shorter Distance. Same Celebration. \nLooking for a fun\, accessible way to be part of the race day buzz? The 3-Mile Fun Run is the perfect choice for families\, casual runners\, or first-timers wanting to soak up the energy without running a half-marathon. All finishers receive a medal.\nFind out more about the 3-Mile Fun Run. \nSchedule\nRegistration \nIf you have chosen to have your race number posted to you\, it will arrive at least one week before race day. If you have your race number\, there is no need to attend registration. \nRegistration for Relay runner team captains only will take place on Saturday\, 12th September\, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at The Mercure Hotel\, Northampton\, NN1 2TA.\nIf you are unable to attend on Saturday\, we will offer limited registration on Sunday\, 13th September\, from 7:15 AM to 8:30 AM. \n  \nOn The Day \nThere will be a pre-race warm-up at approximately 09:15 with the team from Step Forward and Lewis/Virgin Active. The Half-Marathon individual and relay starts at 09:30. The 3 Mile Fun Run starts at 09:45. Please note that the race has a cut-off time of 3 hours. \n  \nAid Stations \nThere will be four aid stations positioned at approximately 3-mile intervals along the course \n  \nPacers \nThe pacers\, sponsored by Franklins Solicitors\, are available to help you achieve your race goals. They will support participants aiming for finish times of 1:30\, 1:45\, 2:00\, 2:15\, 2:30\, 2:45\, and 3:00 hours. \n  \nMile Markers \nMile markers will be displayed throughout the course\, counting up to the finish line. \n  \nSecure Bag Drop \nThere will be a secure bag drop area at the start/finish. We encourage participants to donate any discarded pre-race warm clothing to the Northampton Hope Centre Charity. \n  \n\nDetails\nHalf Marathon\nHalf Marathon Relay\n3-Mile Fun Run\nDate\n13th Sep 2026\n13th Sep 2026\n13th Sep 2026\nTime\n09:30 AM\n09:30 AM\n09:45 AM\nCost\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n£37.00 – £39.00\n(Open to entrants aged 17 and over on 13/09/2026) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n£78.00\n(Open to entrants aged 17 and over on 13/09/2026) \n\n\n£17.00\n\n\n\n\nDirections\nThe race will start and finish in Abington Street by Skipton Building Society (2A Abington Street\, Northampton NN1 2AJ). There are over 2\,000 car parking spaces in the town centre. Find out more about Council Car Parks in Northampton Town \nRoute Maps\nHalf Marathon \n\n\n\n\nHalf Marathon Relay (Leg 1) \n\n\n\nHalf Marathon Relay (Leg 2) \n\n\n \n\nHalf Marathon Relay (Leg 3) \n\n\n\n\n\n3-Mile Fun Run
URL:https://raceconnections.com/event/the-amazing-northampton-run/
LOCATION:Market Square\, Northampton NN1 2DP\, NN1 2DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Half Marathon,Marathon,Running
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SUMMARY:WINCHESTER HALF MARATHON
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 20th September 2026 | The Guildhall\, Winchester\nThe Winchester Half Marathon is a beautiful course that starts and finishes in the centre of Winchester outside the Guildhall. Experience the very scenic route through the idyllic setting countryside that takes in landmarks such as St Catherine’s Hill\, Winchester Cathedral and King Alfred the Great! \n\nTimings:  \nHalf Marathon: Mass start: 09:00 \nKids Fun Run (1km): 12:30 \n“This was a lovely event\, the weather was perfect\, the marshals exceptionally cheerful and encouraging\, and the route\, though hilly\, is delightful\, including historic Winchester as well as quiet countryside and the pretty village of Hursley.” Racecheck Review 2025  \nMARSHALLING: Sign up HERE to help out. \nCome and marshal\, it’s a great day out and you get a credit voucher to use against any of our events! Community groups can earn £200 donation to their club/group. \nRoad Closures \nThank you for all your help and patience regarding Winchester Half road closures. Please find a link to ensure we can help you move around Winchester on the event day: CLICK HERE \nWe encourage all athletes to show respect\, support one another\, and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times – please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct before race day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent\nDate & Time\nDistance\nEligibility\nPrice\nNotes\n\n\n\n\nWinchester Half Marathon\n20 Sept 2026\n9:00 AM\n13.1 miles\nAges 17+\n£36.00 – £38.00\nStandard entry\n\n\nWinchester Half Marathon (No Medal Option)\n20 Sept 2026\n9:00 AM\n13.1 miles\nAges 17+\n£33.00 – £35.00\nNo finisher medal included\n\n\nWinchester Kids Fun Run 2026\n20 Sept 2026\n12:30 PM\n1km\nAges 14 & under\n£10.00\nAround Cathedral grounds\n\n\nVirtual Half Marathon\nFlexible\n13.1 miles\nOpen to all\n£8.00\nVirtual event\n\n\n\nLocation\nWinchester City Centre\n\n\nDirections\nNo official parking but a multi-storey car park\, 5 minutes walk from the start is free on Sundays.
URL:https://raceconnections.com/event/winchester-half-marathon/
LOCATION:Winchester City Centre
CATEGORIES:Half Marathon,Running
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SUMMARY:Kingfisher Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Where is it?\n\n\n\n\nCoombe Abbey Park\, Coventry\, CV3 2AB\, is run and managed by Coventry City Council. The What 3 Words location is here. \nParking costs up to £5 depending on how long you stay. There is a cafe and toilet block next to the HQ on site. \nCoombe Abbey Park is on the ouskirts of Coventry and 6 minutes from Junction 2 of the M6. The closest train station is Coventry. \n\n\nWhat’s a 6 hour event?\n\n\n\n\nI’ve made a short video here to try to explain a little. \nIt is an event that enables all abilities of runner to run together (or hike/walk!). Ultimately you can run as many 5k laps as you wish in the time limit. You can run one lap in 20 minutes\, pick up your medal and Big Bear drink and go home! Alternatively you can head out on your 15th lap at 14:55 and finish in 6:30 having covered over 50 miles! It’s completely up to you. \nThere is no pressure from us\, but we’ll also see if you want one more lap! The format is great for people looking to run further than they’ve ever done before\, do a long training run for future events or to enjoy a sociable event with your friends. \n\nCourse description\n\n\n\n\nCoombe Abbey Park is a beautiful venue to run at! The majority of the route is on stone pathways. There is a meadow section on open grassland\, depending on the weather leading up to the the event this could be muddy\, but is unlikely to be. \nGiven the time of year expect hard surfaces\, lots of tree cover and some spectacular running! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it cost?\n\n\n\n\nWe operate a tiered pricing approach. The earlier you enter\, the cheaper the event but never ever will you pay a booking fee! \n\nBefore 30/08/2025 £38\nAfter 30/08/2025 £43\n\nUnaffiliated entrants pay £2 extra. Why not join your local running club or sign up for the Big Bear Brigade and save 10% off entries forever! \n\nCan I run with my dog?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo\, our canicross season runs from mid-October to March. \n\nHow far is the race?\n\n\n\n\nYou decide! The 3.3-mile lap at Coombe Abbey Park means your race can be just over 5k or\, given the relatively flat nature of the course\, potentially 50+ miles! You decide how many laps you are going to do on the day within the 6-hour time limit. If you’re looking to cover a marathon distance you’ll need to complete 8 laps and a half marathon will be 4 laps. \n\n\n\n\n\nDo I have to raise money or run for charity?\n\n\n\n\nNo… BUT! \nWe have a great partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. They provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children. There are currently over 200 Roald Dahl Nurses caring for more than 40\,000 seriously ill children. \nDuring the sign-up process\, you can opt to set up a Just Giving page to raise money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity or to make a small donation alongside your entry fee – 100% of that goes straight to the charity to help with their amazing work. \nWe want to help them ensure every seriously ill child has a Roald Dahl Nurse. \nIf you want to find out a little more about our partnership\, click here. \nHas the event been run before?\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve visited Coombe Abbey many times before! In 2025\, the Kingfisher Challenge won a Gold Award from Racecheck\, look here! You can find the previous results here. \n\n\n\n\n\nI’m unsure what to expect at a 6-hour event.\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve made some videos to try and help newcomers understand Big Bear Events and 6-hour events a little more here. We’ve got lots of videos on our You Tube channel that might help you see what we’re all about!. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nI’ve heard you do nice medals. What will it look like?\n\n\n\n\nWe like to think so! Once it’s in our hands we’ll share the design with you! \n\n\n\n\n\nI’m not that fussed by a medal…\n\n\n\n\nIn that case our partnership with Earth Runs will be perfect! Rather than give you a medal you don’t really want (and to help reduce waste) we’ll give you a Big Bear Tree Token. Not only will a tree be planted for each token given out but the token is also full of wildflower seeds for you to grow at home! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs this event suitable for Rucking?\n\n\n\n\nDefinitely! Read all about how we do rucking here (or if you’ve no idea what rucking is find out here too!) \n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a gpx of the route?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe route may be subject to last-minute changes\, and there will be plenty of markings up on race day\, so you do not need to have this – but I know some of you like to anyway! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://raceconnections.com/event/kingfisher-challenge/
LOCATION:Coombe Abbey Park\, CV3 2AB
CATEGORIES:Running
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