The Amazing Northampton 3-mile race
A Community Interest CompanyThe Amazing Northampton 3-MILE Race
Join us for the Amazing Northampton Run in 2024!
Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Rob Powell from NHCF
At Go Beyond we like to make our races as inclusive as possible so if you are not yet ready for the half marathon and a relay section is still a challenge then when not be part of the event and run some of the route with The Amazing Northampton Three Mile Race. Run the start and the finish section of the half marathon with an exclusive link section through the beautiful Beckets Park
WHEN
15th September 2024
ENTRY FEE
£15
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
For information or general enquiries please contact us.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A beautiful 3.3 mile route (approx.) taking in the architecture, history and culture of Britain’s largest town, a slice of the larger Amazing Northampton Run. Elevation is +147 Ft and – 143 Ft.
COURSE MARKING
The course is marked and well marshalled.
AWARDS
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female Competitors. All finishers will receive a medal.
START TIME
The race will start at 9.45am.
AGE LIMIT
The age limit for the 3 mile race is 5 on the day of the race, under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult
RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
Will be available about a week before the event
BAGGAGE TRANSFER
A bag drop facility for small bags will be available at the start/finish area. Discarded pre-race clothing only will be collected for the Hope Centre Charity so please wear something nice!
ACCOMMODATION
We are pleased say that we have The Northampton Town Centre Hotel by AccorHotels as our official accommodation partner for the event. They are offering approx. 20% discount on their room rate for Saturday 14th September. Please call 01604 739988 and select option one, quoting “The Amazing Northampton Run” to get your special rate. There are also over 1600 hotel rooms available in and around the town for visitors from further a field. Details of most of the hotels can be found here.
PARKING
There is parking for over 2000 vehicles in the town centre. Please click here for details of Council Car Parks. The Ridings Car Park will not be accessible on race day. At the time of writing you will need to pay if you park for longer than 2 hours on a Sunday!
COURSE RECORDS
Male record – George Thompson 20.07 (2023)
Female record – Katerina Hemmington 23.33 (2023)
HEADPHONES
In accordance with the UKA rules the wearing of “in ear” headphones is NOT permitted in a race where roads are open to traffic. Yes bone conductor headphones are permitted but we would rather that you communicate with and encourage your fellow runners!
TOILETS
There will be portable toilets in front of the Guildhall.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
We are proud to be supported by John Henry Sports, The University of Northampton, and N Live Radio. If your organsiation or workplace is able to support the event then please click here for our Sponsorship Opportunties.
TRAINING
Need help with your training why not try the Runna App (link on the side bar)- GOBEYOND is your discount code!
When you have finished why not recycle your old trainers – click the Jogon link for details.
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START/FINISH
Abington Street Northampton
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Amazing Northampton Run starts at the entrance to the historic Northampton town market square. To your left as you cross the start line look out for the Edwin Lutyens-designed war memorial.
Turning down the hill you will pass the impressive All Saints Church. A little further along look out for Carlsberg Brewery. (They’ve been brewing in town for 50 years!) (If Carlsberg did half marathons!!!) Here you will turn left by the Latimer and Crick building (the half marathon runners turned right)
Following along the River Nene you will pass under the Wathen Wigg Bridge and under the Becketts footbridge. You will then follow alongside Becketts Park before turning right on to Nunn Mills Road and over the bridge into the impressive University of Northampton Waterside Campus.
You will leave University campus via Beckets Bridge – an innovative designed 180 metre footbridge.
Within the final miles you will pass Northampton Museum, The Royal and Derngate theatre and the historic Guildhall. Turn at The Mackintosh House (78 Derngate), famous for its art deco architecture and then enjoy a long straight downhill to the finish by the Market Square.
Elevation is +144 Ft and – 140 Ft. Click here for the route.
Course distance is approx. 3.4 miles.
2023
Is it a closed road event? Yes the roads are closed off for your safety and enjoyment, footpath sections are open to the public
Is this an officially measured course No this is a fun addition to the event – the course map shows 3.4 miles and my Garmin says 3.22 miles!
Is there an aid station? No, not on the shorter distance race.
Where can my friends and family watch? At the start/finish area as you will beat them back if they walk around the route!
Will get an official time? Yes the event will be chip timed and there will be a live results list on line
Do you have a baggage system? We will have a secure bag drop area at the start/finish. You will be encouraged to donate any discarded pre-race warm clothing to the Northampton Hope Centre Charity
When will I receive my race pack? You have the option to have it posted to you. If not you will collect your race number which includes your timing chip at registration either Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning – please see the front page for details
Can I run with a dog/buggy? Unfortunately you are not permitted to run with either (or both!) under the race rules
Can I run with headphones? We would rather you didn’t but if you must only bone conductor technology head phones are permitted under UK Athletic rules
Where is the race village? For 2024 we will be in the Market Square once the renovation work is complete
Will there be photos available after the event? Yes our photographer Adrian Howes will be on hand to capture you crossing the finish line
My contact details have changed, how do I update my information? You will need to log in to your EtchRock account (or create an account) and you can amend your details as necessary
Am I able change from the distance I entered? Yes you can log in to your EtchRock account and amend your ticket
I am injured, can I defer? Yes you can defer your place to the following year or to another event in the calendar providing you give us at least 14 days notice before race day
Will I get a t-shirt after the event? You will get a medal but to keep entry prices down there is no T Shirt.
Can I run in fancy dress? yes please! We have Batman as a regular competitor and last year the Gruffalo too!
Will there be sports massage facilities after the race? We will have a patrolling physio team, we don’t have a specific massage area although some of our charity partners will have massage available for a small donation
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General History – In 1675 The Great Fire of Northampton ravages the town.
The fire devastated the town centre, destroying about 700 of the town’s 850 buildings, including much of All Saints church. In six hours 11 people died and about 700 families were made homeless.
Start to Mile 1 – The Market Square dating back to 1189 and one of the largest in England; the 1677 Building; All Saints Church rebuilt after the fire; The Angel Hotel dating from 1585 rebuilt after the Great Fire of Northampton and then badly damaged by a blaze in 2012; Phipps Brewery and tap bar; The Plough Hotel built in 1877 by Northampton Brewery Company (NBC); The Church Restaurant former hospital opened in 1138; and Carlsberg Brewery built in 1973 to replace the original Phipps Brewery. The Wathen Wigg Bridge; Beckets Park formally Cow meadow and where Thomas A Beckett drank from a well in 1164;
Mile 1 to 2 Nunn Mills Bridge; University of Northampton opened in 2018; The Engine Shed; The footbridge; and Northampton Marina;
Mile 2 to Finish – Latimer and Crick building, the company was founded by Francis Crick’s (the biologist famous for mapping DNA) grandfather; St Anne’s Christian Orthodox Church dedicated to St Anne the Grandmother of Jesus; RIBA Award Winning One Angel Square; Northampton Museum and Art Gallery the site of the former town Gaol and home to over 15,000 pairs of shoes! Royal Theatre and Opera House opened in 1884 and now the Royal and Derngate Theatre; The Guildhall built in 1864 in the Gothic Revival style; Derngate the only street in Northampton to retain its “gate” name; 78 Derngate the only house outside of Scotland re-modelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and St Giles church which is over 900 years old; BBC Radio Northampton; The Northampton Central Library opened in 1910 a gift of Andrew Carnegie ; and The Double Helix Statue celebrating Francis Crick from Weston Favell who in 1953 helped to unlock the secrets of life by mapping DNA
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