Race 4 Northants 5K Series 2026
Wednesday 8th July
Entries open 08:00 on 16th Feb
The races are all multi-terrain taking in some of Northamptonshire's beautiful parks and woodlands. Race 4 is at Fermyn Woods Country Park for the 3rd year running -a stunning ancient woodland set just south of Corby.
All finishers will receive one of our bespoke 5K Race medals - a different one to collect at each race. If you can't attend one of the races - why not complete it virtually and receive the medal in the post to complete the set - just make sure you are signed up to each race to be eligible!
Contact: events@northamptonshiresport.org
Entry Fees
Entry Fee: £15.00/£17.00
Booking Fee (non-refundable): £1.50
The lower fee is for runners that are affiliated to UKA
Booking Fee (non-refundable): £1.50
The lower fee is for runners that are affiliated to UKA
Race Information
Full Race Day Details will be emailed seven days before the event. If you haven't heard from us, in the first instance please check your junk mailbox. If still no email - contact events@northamptonshiresport.org
Location
Fermyn Woods Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS
Fermyn Woods Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS
Minimum Age
The popular 5km race distance is suitable for people of all running abilities aged 11 years and over. On race day, 11 and 12-year-olds must be accompanied around the course by an adult entrant.
The popular 5km race distance is suitable for people of all running abilities aged 11 years and over. On race day, 11 and 12-year-olds must be accompanied around the course by an adult entrant.
Car Parking
Car Parking at Fermyn Woods is LIMITED. We will be taking payment for parking in advance to save time on race day and to ensure we can fit everyone in - information to follow closer to race day. Please car share if possible. Parking at the Country Park is £3.50
Car Parking at Fermyn Woods is LIMITED. We will be taking payment for parking in advance to save time on race day and to ensure we can fit everyone in - information to follow closer to race day. Please car share if possible. Parking at the Country Park is £3.50
Routes (click to open)
Route Maps will be uploaded to the Northamptonshire Sport Event Hub before Race Day.
Route Maps will be uploaded to the Northamptonshire Sport Event Hub before Race Day.
Registration
Race Packs (whole race series) and Race Numbers to be collected on Race Day. Just head for the red Nsport Gazebo!
Race Packs (whole race series) and Race Numbers to be collected on Race Day. Just head for the red Nsport Gazebo!
Timing
Registration from 6.30pm. Race starts at 7.30pm
Registration from 6.30pm. Race starts at 7.30pm
First Aid
A mobile medical crew will be on standby throughout the event.
A mobile medical crew will be on standby throughout the event.
Toilets
Toilet facilities are available at Fermyn Woods Country Park
Toilet facilities are available at Fermyn Woods Country Park
Drinks & Refreshments
Please provide your own refreshments for the race. The Cafe at Fermyn Woods will be open for refreshments before and after the race for you and your spectators.
Please provide your own refreshments for the race. The Cafe at Fermyn Woods will be open for refreshments before and after the race for you and your spectators.
Refunds
Although we do have zero refund policy we do have provision for deferring your race entry to another of our races, if you do need to defer, please write to
events@northamptonshiresport.org with your reason for deferral and your preferred event. Please note: this MUST be done before the race bookings close.
Although we do have zero refund policy we do have provision for deferring your race entry to another of our races, if you do need to defer, please write to
events@northamptonshiresport.org with your reason for deferral and your preferred event. Please note: this MUST be done before the race bookings close.
