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Kettering Half Marathon & 5k March 2027

Name: Kettering Half Marathon & 5k March 2027
Start: 2027-03-14T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-14T12:30:00+00:00
Location: Wicksteed Park

Date

Sunday, 14 March 2027

Start Time

First race starts 09:00

Location

Wicksteed Park

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Race Entry Summary

5K
£30(+ 5% booking fee)
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Half Marathon
£38(+ 5% booking fee)
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Every entry includes

Unique themed medal
Finish line goodies
Free race photos
Chip-timed results

Event Video

About This Event

Join us for the Kettering Half Marathon & 5K on Sunday 14th March 2027

In Support of Kettering Mind

We're delighted to have Kettering Mind join us for their second year as our 2027 Charity of the Year. Kettering Mind are a passionate group of people here to fight for the mental health of the people of Kettering and its surrounding towns. Join them at the start line and together we can make a real difference. To sign up to run for them, click here .

Take on a scenic race through Northamptonshire at the Kettering Half Marathon & 5K, starting and finishing at the beautiful Wicksteed Park. This memorable route blends town streets, countryside lanes, and historic surroundings to create a varied and enjoyable race-day experience.

The undulating course heads out from Wicksteed Park into Kettering town centre before continuing through the impressive grounds of Boughton House. From there, runners follow quiet country lanes before making their way back to Wicksteed Park for the finish.

Race Day Schedule

09:00 amHalf Marathon
09:20 am5k

Race Ends

12:30 pm

Post race refreshments

Included in the entry

Free Race Photos

Unique Themed Medal

Ticket Selling

Super Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 29th March 2026

Early Bird entry - Ends Sunday 13th September 2026

Standard entry - Ends Sunday 14th February 2027

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Kettering Half Marathon & 5k.

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

You can now grab your Kettering Half Marathon & 5k event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!

Event Location: Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering NN15 6NJ, UK

The Route

Our Partners

In support of

Kettering Mind

Run for Kettering Mind

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EnFold
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The Autumn Centre

Event Information

The course is on closed roads with an undulating route – expect a few ups and downs to keep things varied and interesting.

Cut-off time:

Please note there is a 3hr cut off on this race due to road closures in place

Minimum ages:

Half Marathon - 17 years and above

5k - 11 years and above

Event Village Opens

07:30

Baggage

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

There will be portable toilets within the event village, and approximately half way on the half marathon course.

Water & Refreshments

There will be three water stations on the half marathon course, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal. (Please note the 5k won’t pass a water station on the course).

Race Pack Collection

HM - 07:30 - 08:30

5k - 07:50 - 08:50

Warm-Up & Race Start

Group warm-up in the Event Village 10 minutes before each start.

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish. If you choose to go on the course, please be respectful of other runners and aware of the road closures in place.

Accessibility

Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome. Please remain mindful of the runners around you and make yourself known should you need to overtake them. Dogs aren't allowed for both runners and spectators at this event.