Northampton Half Marathon Relay
GB
From Go Beyond
Sunday 25th September 2022
Past event
09:30
Northampton
£56.70 · 1 race
Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Northampton Half Marathon Relay on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, organized by Go Beyond! This exciting event takes place in the heart of Northampton, Northamptonshire, featuring a stunning course that showcases the beauty of the area. Participants can look forward to a unique relay experience, divided into three stages of approximately 3.7 miles, 7.8 miles, and 1.6 miles, or choose the freestyle option for an engaging challenge.
Set against the magnificent backdrop of Delapre Abbey, runners will enjoy a scenic tour of Northampton's rich heritage as the race begins at the iconic Guildhall. After weaving through the vibrant town center, athletes will head into the picturesque countryside, making this relay a perfect blend of urban and rural running. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of the Northampton Half Marathon Relay and create unforgettable memories with fellow runners!
Set against the magnificent backdrop of Delapre Abbey, runners will enjoy a scenic tour of Northampton's rich heritage as the race begins at the iconic Guildhall. After weaving through the vibrant town center, athletes will head into the picturesque countryside, making this relay a perfect blend of urban and rural running. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of the Northampton Half Marathon Relay and create unforgettable memories with fellow runners!
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The relay course comprises 3 stages (3.7 miles/7.8 miles/1.6 miles approx.) please go to the Relay Logistics Tab for the routes to your start positions and to the finish or take the freestyle option?
Stage 1 – Starting in the shadow of the historical Guildhall in the centre of Northampton with the rest of the event, then down the Derngate before turning left into Spring Gardens by the Charles Rennie Macintosh House. The course takes you past St Giles Church, on to Abington Street past BBC Radio Northampton and the art deco Old Savoy and passing under the watchful eye of the Charles Bradlaugh statue and one of the Northampton War Memorials. A slight up hill along Kettering road takes you in to the stunning Racecourse Park and then though the park gates on to Barrack Road past the amazing modern architecture of the Northampton International Academy. After crossing Campbell Square then its on to Sheep Street, past the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which is over 900 years old and turning into Ladies Lane, down Wellington Street and back on to Abington Street. You then turn on to Wood Hill, past the War Memorial designed by Edward Lutyens (he designed the Centotaph in London) and back past the start line. Then its down hill past the Royal and Derngate Theatre and the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery across Victoria Promenade and into the picturesque Beckets Park to the University bridge at Nunn Mills Road for the hand over. –
Stage 2 – following the river Nene past the University buildings and the Arc floating restaurant. Once you have crossed the bridge at the White Water Centre then you follow the tree lined paths of Brackmills before climbing the renowned “pink hill” and up into Great Houghton where a great view of the town below awaits. Its then down hill through the Brackmills Country Park, along the paths to the turn up to the A45 for the hand over
Stage 3 up the steep path for a short stretch alongside the A45 before taking the footbridge, past the hotel and into Delapre. The route takes you past the Golf Course through woodland before the route opens up into the South Lawn at Delapre for a beautifiul backdrop to the finish.
Elevation is +534 Ft and – 567 Ft.
The course is measured by the Association of UK Course Measurers and comply with all UKA standards – Certificate No. 17/369. Course distance is 13.1 miles.
FREESTYLE OPTION
We have planned the official stages to make it easy to find your way to each start and the finish. However if you want to organise your own stages then as long as you have a team of three and understand that it is your responsibility to sort the logistics then we are happy!
COURSE MARKING
The course is marked and well marshalled. Mile markers are provided along the length of the course.
Stage 1 – Starting in the shadow of the historical Guildhall in the centre of Northampton with the rest of the event, then down the Derngate before turning left into Spring Gardens by the Charles Rennie Macintosh House. The course takes you past St Giles Church, on to Abington Street past BBC Radio Northampton and the art deco Old Savoy and passing under the watchful eye of the Charles Bradlaugh statue and one of the Northampton War Memorials. A slight up hill along Kettering road takes you in to the stunning Racecourse Park and then though the park gates on to Barrack Road past the amazing modern architecture of the Northampton International Academy. After crossing Campbell Square then its on to Sheep Street, past the Church of the Holy Sepulchre which is over 900 years old and turning into Ladies Lane, down Wellington Street and back on to Abington Street. You then turn on to Wood Hill, past the War Memorial designed by Edward Lutyens (he designed the Centotaph in London) and back past the start line. Then its down hill past the Royal and Derngate Theatre and the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery across Victoria Promenade and into the picturesque Beckets Park to the University bridge at Nunn Mills Road for the hand over. –
Stage 2 – following the river Nene past the University buildings and the Arc floating restaurant. Once you have crossed the bridge at the White Water Centre then you follow the tree lined paths of Brackmills before climbing the renowned “pink hill” and up into Great Houghton where a great view of the town below awaits. Its then down hill through the Brackmills Country Park, along the paths to the turn up to the A45 for the hand over
Stage 3 up the steep path for a short stretch alongside the A45 before taking the footbridge, past the hotel and into Delapre. The route takes you past the Golf Course through woodland before the route opens up into the South Lawn at Delapre for a beautifiul backdrop to the finish.
Elevation is +534 Ft and – 567 Ft.
The course is measured by the Association of UK Course Measurers and comply with all UKA standards – Certificate No. 17/369. Course distance is 13.1 miles.
FREESTYLE OPTION
We have planned the official stages to make it easy to find your way to each start and the finish. However if you want to organise your own stages then as long as you have a team of three and understand that it is your responsibility to sort the logistics then we are happy!
COURSE MARKING
The course is marked and well marshalled. Mile markers are provided along the length of the course.
Medal and commemorative T Shirt
Event Parking will be near the the finish in Delapre Country Park
The walking route to the start will be signed and is one mile. In addition, there is parking in the town centre but this will not be signed or marshalled.
The walking route to the start will be signed and is one mile. In addition, there is parking in the town centre but this will not be signed or marshalled.
TOILETS
Available at the start in the pub and additional portable toilets in front of the Guildhall and in Delapre Abbey after the race. Changing facilities are limited.
BAGGAGE TRANSFER
A bag drop facility for small bags will be available at the start area to allow a discard of pre-race clothing only.
AID STATIONS
There are 4 aid stations providing water in recyclable paper cups. The Guildhall (after the town centre loop) (Stage 1), Salthouse Road (visited twice before and after the Great Houghton loop) and Great Houghton (Stage 2)
Available at the start in the pub and additional portable toilets in front of the Guildhall and in Delapre Abbey after the race. Changing facilities are limited.
BAGGAGE TRANSFER
A bag drop facility for small bags will be available at the start area to allow a discard of pre-race clothing only.
AID STATIONS
There are 4 aid stations providing water in recyclable paper cups. The Guildhall (after the town centre loop) (Stage 1), Salthouse Road (visited twice before and after the Great Houghton loop) and Great Houghton (Stage 2)
Registration will open from 13:00 until 16:00 on Saturday 25th September and from 08:00 on Race Day. Registration will be located at the JD Wetherspoon’s – The Cordwainer Pub, The Ridings, Northampton,NN1 2AQ one street back from St Giles Street, 2 minutes walk from the start. Only the Relay Team Captain needs to register. The race will start at 9.30am
CUT OFF AND PACERS
The cut off time for the race is 3 hours.
HEADPHONES
In accordance with the UKA rules the wearing of “in ear” headphones is NOT permitted in a race where roads are open to traffic. Yes bone conductor headphones are permitted but we would rather that you communicate with and encourage your fellow runners!
AGE LIMIT
The age limit for the half marathon is 17 on the day of the race in accordance with the UKA Licence Standards
The cut off time for the race is 3 hours.
HEADPHONES
In accordance with the UKA rules the wearing of “in ear” headphones is NOT permitted in a race where roads are open to traffic. Yes bone conductor headphones are permitted but we would rather that you communicate with and encourage your fellow runners!
AGE LIMIT
The age limit for the half marathon is 17 on the day of the race in accordance with the UKA Licence Standards
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Organiser's description
A picturesque course with an inspiring finish in the shadow of Delapre Abbey - a terrific backdrop for the Northampton Half Marathon, now available to run as a relay.
The relay course comprises 3 stages (3.7 miles/7.8 miles/1.6 miles approx.) or take the freestyle option?
The race starts from the Guildhall with a tour of Northampton’s heritage, touring the town centre and returning to the Guildhall before heading out of town for some picturesque countryside running.
The relay course comprises 3 stages (3.7 miles/7.8 miles/1.6 miles approx.) or take the freestyle option?
The race starts from the Guildhall with a tour of Northampton’s heritage, touring the town centre and returning to the Guildhall before heading out of town for some picturesque countryside running.
Location
The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton NN1 1DE
Northampton Half Marathon Relay
