Pitsford Water Trail Races
Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Brixworth Country Park, Brixworth
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The Pitsford Water Trail Races are the perfect way to kick off your Spring racing calendar. The 10k and half marathon routes, set in the heart of Brixworth Country Park, offer stunning scenery, winding trails and just the right amount of challenge. Come and get your hands on the bespoke medal.
Half Marathon and 10k
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Sun, Mar 1, 2026
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Brixworth, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Rd, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9DG, UK
Start times
Sunday, Mar 1, 2026
Half Marathon: 9:00 AM10k: 9:15 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Pitsford Water Trail Races
10k
10km
£25
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£30
10k
10km
£25
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£30
Route information
Take on these popular trail 10k and Half Marathon distances on the glorious trails and tracks surrounding Pitsford Water. The half marathon route also visits the beautiful local villages of Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell.
Starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park, the 10k race provides the perfect introduction to trail running whilst the half marathon provides a decent challenge for those looking to go further or build their experience of trail running.
The routes enjoy some of the best trails in the Northamptonshire countryside as well as having some fantastic views.
The Routes
Both routes will be fully marked with black/yellow arrow signs.
You can view the routes below and download the GPX files here:
- View 10k route / Download 10k route GPX file
- View Half Marathon route / Download Half Marathon route GPX file
Both routes leave Brixworth Country Park, heading across the dam towards Pitsford, then pick up the trails above Pitsford Water towards the village of Holcot.
The 10k route then heads downhill and over the causeway to join the track alongside Pitsford Water back to the finish at the country park.
The half marathon route heads through the village of Holcot and picks up the trails up to Hannington, across to Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell, before dropping back down to join the track alongside Pitsford Water for the final mile.
Please note: there are a number of stiles between some of the fields to negotiate on the half marathon route.
What's included
- Medals for all finishers
- Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers in each race
- 3 water stations spread evenly along the half marathon route, and 1 water station at halfway on the 10k route
- Medical aid
- Free race photos
- Cake at the finish!
How to get there
Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Rd, Brixworth, Northampton NN6 9DG, UK
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Parking
There is plenty of parking at Brixworth Country Park, but parking fees do apply - view here.
Hotels and Accommodation
Race Harborough has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
07:00 Registration Opens
08:50 Race Briefing
09:00 Half Marathon Start
09:15 10k Start
13:00 Cut-Off time - both races
Age Requirements
Minimum age for entry on race day is 16 years old for the 10k and 17 years old for the half marathon.
Water Stations
There will be 3 water stations spread evenly along the half marathon route, and 1 water station at halfway on the 10k route.
Kit List
Trail shoes are advisable if there has been rain in the lead up to race day, but if the ground is dry road shoes will suffice.
Mandatory items:
- Full charged mobile phone including the numbers of the Race Director and Race Medic
- Our races are cupless, so you will be required to bring your own cup
Whilst the above are the only mandatory items, you may also like to consider the following depending on the weather conditions on race day.
- Waterproof jacket
- Long sleeved base layer
- Hat and gloves
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