The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
The Cottage, Northampton
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The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way
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Take on The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way and take in the beauty of rural Northamptonshire. Choose your start line, as athletes begin their 45km ultra from either Northampton or Market Harborough. Watch out for your fellow participants (or enemies) coming the other way. Perfect for those looking for their first steps into ultra running.
Northampton start/finish and Market Harborough start/finish
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Sun, Apr 12, 2026
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Northampton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
The Cottage, Welford Rd, Northampton NN6 8AB, UK
Start times
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026
Northampton start/finish: 9:00 AMMarket Harborough start/finish: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way
Northampton start/finish
28mi
£32
Market Harborough start/finish
28mi
£32
Northampton start/finish
28mi
£32
Market Harborough start/finish
28mi
£32
Route information
The Brampton Valley Way is a traffic free, super flat route with a constantly changing feel that cuts through the heart of rural Northamptonshire. At 28 miles or 45km, the distance is a little over a marathon thus officially making it an ultra run. The terrain and distance however, make it a good stepping stone for people considering looking at longer distances in the future.
You have the choice from which end you wish to start - either Market Harborough/Leicestershire or Northampton/Northamptonshire. This is the end you will be representing in the battle! There will be a timing mat at both ends so you'll get a halfway split time, with the course being an out and back.
What's included
- Medals for all finishers
- Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers
- 5 aid stations spread evenly along the route
- Medical aid
- Race photos
How to get there
The Cottage, Welford Rd, Northampton NN6 8AB, UK
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Parking
Boughton Car Park, Brampton Lane, Northampton, NN6 8BD
Market Harborough Leisure Centre, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HL
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
09:00 Start time
16:00 Cut-Off time
Age Requirements
All runners must be 18 or older on the day of the event.
Aid Stations
There will be 5 aid stations spread evenly along the route.
Kit List
- Road or trail shoes
- Cup / Bottle / Hydration vest - the event is cupless
- Head torch or small handheld torch for the two very dark tunnels
FAQs
How will I get back to the start location to return to my car at the Battle of Brampton Valley Way?
The course is an out and back, meaning you will finish where you started!
What is the elevation like at the Battle of Brampton Valley Way?
The elevation gain is a relatively modest 280m.
How old must I be to take part in the Battle of Brampton Valley Way?
All runners must be aged 18 or older on the day of the event.
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4.8
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