The Run '10 is Northamptonshire's biggest mass participation run that reflects all the great and good things about Northamptonshire, its ambitions, history, growth and heritage.

Over 2,500 people signed up to take part in the inaugural event in 2009 - experienced racers, keen runners, first-time joggers and determined walkers / strollers. With a 10km main event alongside 5km route plus Children's Races, the Run '10 aims to be bigger and better than last year offering something for everyone.

Event Detail

The Run '10 takes place on 3rd October and will start and finish at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton - the home of Northampton Town Football Club "The Cobblers". The popular 10km running event is suitable for people of all running abilities aged 15 years plus and a great way to help you make fit and healthy start to the year.

• Route: The closed road circular route heads into and around the town centre, bypassing iconic sites such as the Express Lifts Tower, Saints RFC, All Saints Church, Market Square and then back to the Football Club to the finish.
• Distances: 10km and 5km routes
• Fees: Affordable and not restrictive (circa £10 pp). There is a £2 early entry incentive if you enter before 30th July 2010
• Entry Categories: Individual, Team (5 members) or Children's
• Charities: Northamptonshire and Warwickshire Air Ambulance is one of the events chosen charities.

The Mini & Junior Run '10

Kids like running too so why not make The Run '10 a great day of running for all the family. The Mini and Junior Run '10 also takes place on Sunday 3rd October 2010, offering separate contests for children aged 3 to 13 years with the same 'race experience' as the adults - closed, safe and secure routes with the start / finish at Sixfields Stadium. Both events are for boys and girls of all running abilities and will take place after the adult's races and all junior and mini runners will receive a medal and goody bag.

• The Mini Run '10 is suitable for children aged 3 - 8 years covering a distance of 1km. Adults may accompany children if they so wish.
• The Junior Run '10 is suitable for children aged 9 - 13 years covering a distance of 2km.
• For those aged 14 years and above entry into the 5k event will be permitted (Parent/Guardian consent will be required on the entry form).

For more information and to enter go to www.the-run.org

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