About This Event
The Pitsford Water Trail Races offer runners the chance to explore the scenic Northamptonshire countryside on a course that showcases the best of this English landscape. Starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park, both distances take runners along trails and tracks surrounding Pitsford Water, providing fantastic views throughout the route. The half marathon extends the adventure through charming local villages including Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell, creating a tour of traditional English countryside communities connected by historic footpaths. The event emphasizes environmental responsibility with a cupless race format, requiring runners to bring their own hydration vessels. Race Harborough organizes this fully marked and marshaled event with professional first aid support and strategically placed water stations. The race maintains strong community ties, supporting local foodbanks while providing free race photography and specially commissioned medals for all finishers.
Choose Your Distance
10K
A 10K mixed-terrain race, Brixworth, Northamptonshire.
Half Marathon
The half marathon extends through five traditional English villages via historic footpaths, requiring runners to negotiate stiles between fields. After touring Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell, the route concludes with a final mile alongside Pitsford Water.