The anatomy of a race – the inside life of a run director
Race day. You turn up, grab your number, have a laugh with your friends, complete those last minute stretches.And then...
29 May, 2024
Capital to Country Multi-Day Ultra – Be a part of the adventure of a lifetime
Think you've got what it takes to tackle a five-day, 123-mile race that includes steep inclines and goes through a landscape so remote you often don’t see anyone for hours?Then you might be just the sort of adventurer to join us on our incredible Capital...
15 May, 2024
Spires & Shires: Our winners from the weekend
One of the most enjoyable aspects of holding running events is the various degrees of personal achievement reached by runners - from those sprinting home to win races to people taking on their first ultra and friends helping each other over the line.It was no...
13 May, 2024
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things if they want to – my ultra running story
I may not have a beard and a Patagonia Trucker Cap, but I am an ultra runner.My lack of the seemingly obligatory kit is telling. I didn't grow up wanting to run silly distances, or to encourage others to do.But that's what has happened.And this...
06 May, 2024
‘We never promised you a rose garden’ – spring sunshine reveals beauty and beastly mud at Rose of the Shires
RACE REPORT BY KERRIE PEARSONSometimes the weather on race day can betray what a course holds in store for you.This year's Rose of the Shires was just such an event.The day dawned bright and sunny, with the run's Brixworth Country Park start looking resplendent.But when...
03 May, 2024
The end of the race t-shirt? Why we’re bringing in ‘Sleeves not T’s’
Ask most experienced runners to have a rummage through their wardrobes and they’ll probably find a pile of largely unused and unloved race t-shirts.There are so many races these days that the humble t-shirt has become somewhat humdrum.Perhaps more importantly, there are serious issues being...
12 April, 2024
Help us celebrate town’s history and heritage at The Amazing Northampton Run
Our flagship half-marathon, The Amazing Northampton Run, returns to the town on Sunday, September 15.We're really excited to see the race near its second outing, with one of the aspects of Northampton it allows us to celebrate being our amazing - and all too often...
12 April, 2024
Find history and harmony in our epic Northamptonshire ultras
I don't usually like to start a post asking people to sign-up to two of the most picturesque, fun and challenging ultra marathons around by talking about history - but bear with me.As some of you may know, Northamptonshire formed a central part of the...
15 March, 2024
Roll up – Enter the Tour de Northamptonshire sportive now!
When we're not putting on races on two legs, we're doing so with two wheels. Our Cyclosportive event, the Tour De Northamptonshire, is new for 2024, and entries are now open. This Northamptonshire sportive takes place on Sunday, June 9 over three distances. The X 'Tour of the Villages' takes in...
12 March, 2024
A celebration of International Women’s Day – The women taking running to another level
Last Friday was International Women’s Day, a chance to celebrate women’s achievements and the positive impact they have in every area of society. This year’s key theme was inspiring inclusion, and it’s an idea which is too often sadly lacking in the running world. Despite being just...
11 March, 2024