Pitsford Water Trail Races
The event offers fully marked and marshaled trail races over two distances: 10k and Half Marathon. Both races start and finish at Brixworth Country Park and use footpaths around Pitsford Water. The half marathon route passes through the villages of Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell and includes a number of stiles between fields. GPX files for each route are provided.
On-course support includes professional first aid at the start and finish with access to the course, Race Harborough volunteers, and hydration stations. The half marathon has water stations at miles 3 (Holcot), 6.5 (Walgrave) and 9.5 (Scaldwell). The 10k has a water station at mile 3 and water is available at the finish.
Entries are priced at £27 for the 10k and £32 for the half marathon. Minimum ages on race day are 16 for the 10k and 17 for the half marathon. The race cut off time is four hours and entries and transfers close seven days before the event.
Mandatory items include a fully charged mobile phone and a personal cup because the races are cupless. Trail shoes or shoes with grip are advisable; additional suggested kit includes a waterproof jacket, long sleeve base layer, hat and gloves. Dogs are not permitted on the routes.
There are prizes for the top three male and female finishers in each race and all finishers receive a race medal. Parking is available at Brixworth Country Park with fees; 40 free parking spaces are offered at Grange Lane and must be booked in advance. Race merchandise can be pre-ordered before the event and free digital race photos are provided after the event. The event supports Jubilee Foodbank Market Harborough and Weston Favell Centre Foodbank Northampton.
Race Series Option:
New for 2027! Race Harborough Water Trail Race Series. Enjoy discounted entry on races in the series, which includes Pitsford Water Trail Races, Rutland Water Trail Races, and Grafham Water Trail Races. Trophies for the top three male and female finishers with the lowest cumulative times across the series and interlocking Bespoke Event Medals.
Start Time/Location:
Race HQ, the start and finish, will be at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG. Registration will be open from 07:00. The half marathon will start at 09:00. The 10k will start at 09:15.
Parking:
Parking is available at Brixworth Country Park (fees apply). 40 FREE CAR PARKING SPACES are available at Grange Lane Car Park, NN6 9AN, which must be booked in advance and no later than 6pm, Saturday, 27th February. Car sharing is encouraged.
Route Details:
Both routes will be fully marked with arrow signs. You can view the routes and download GPX files online. The half marathon route includes several stiles between fields.
No in-ear headphones will be allowed. Headphones that work by conducting sound through bones and do not sit in the ears are allowed.
On-course Support:
Professional first aid will be on hand at the start and finish.