Clipston Trail Races — Clipston Trail Half & Clipston Country 5 Miler

Clipston Trail Races — Clipston Trail Half & Clipston Country 5 Miler is a pair of trail races organised by Race Harborough around Clipston in Northamptonshire. The day comprises a half marathon and an approximately five‑mile loop, both routed on bridleways, footpaths and short sections of minor country road through rolling countryside and scenic views. The half marathon course records a total ascent of 237 m and the shorter route loops down towards Kelmarsh before returning to Clipston. The event is staged in conjunction with the Clipston Recreation Field Trust and proceeds support local playing‑field maintenance and development.

Race day practicalities include number and timing‑chip collection from 08:00 with race starts around 09:00 (half) and 09:10 (5‑miler); entrants are asked to bring a reusable cup for water stations on course. All finishers receive a medal and a homemade cake, chip timing is used and a GPX course file is published for navigation. Free on‑site parking is provided in the field opposite the recreation ground and Race Harborough publishes updates via its Facebook page. Competitors must be at least 17 on race day and the course is not suitable for canicross due to crossings of working farms.