Dirt Run

Where

Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Irchester, NN29 7DL, for full directions click here.

Parking

There is parking at the country park, please check their website for current charges and bring some change!

Course

One, Two, or Three lap run, in the varied terrain of the Jurassic Irchester Country Park in Northamptonshire.  The course can be found here. For the first time in 2023 we will be doing the course the opposite way – downhill!

We have added a section to the 10K and 15K course, you will be directed to a trail to your right after the hill on the second and third laps.  Follow the edge of the field, cross the road and turn left to follow the trail to the top see here for information – Don’t forget you can go longer or shorter on the day if things change – just speak to the registration team (if you want to go longer you will need cash to pay for the difference in fees.

Course Records 

Downhill:

5K Male – Davis Liepins 20:51

5K Female – Abi Atkinson 25:54

10K Male – Mark Popple 38:29

10K Female – Zoe Kemp 42:16

15K Male – Piers Vallance 56:49

15K Female – Zoe Kemp 1:04:56

Uphill: (amended course in 2022)

5K Male – Marcin Rostowski 21:25

5K Female – Iona Elwood   21:22

10K Male – Mark Popple  37:10

10K Female – Rachel Shaw  45:49

15K Male – Piers Vallance  55:39

15K Female – Zoe Kemp 1:05:14

What to wear

Depends on the weather but trail shoes are a safe bet.

EVENT SPONSOR 

We are proud to have Big Bobble Hats as the sponsor for Round 2 – they have a special on the day discount for you to to purchase one of their amazing hats – card or cash accepted

Toilets

There are toilet facilities in the country park.

Race Day Instructions

For the race day instructions please click here

Don’t forget

Running shoes

– you will collect your running number on the day from 8am next to the cafe.

TRAINING

Need help with your training why not try the Runna App (link on the side bar)-  use GOBEYOND for your discount code 

 

Irchester Country park

Irchester Country Park, 

Gipsy Lane, 

Irchester, 

Wellingborough

Northants NN29 7DL

2023

Round 1 Results 

Round 2 Results 

2022

Round 1 Results 

Round 2 Results 

2021

Cancelled

2020

Results 

2019 

Round 1 Results 

Round 2 Results 

Is the course marked?  Yes there signs and marshals on the course to direct you 

What’s the course like?  Its mix of trails, paths, and roads and not forgetting the big (sometimes muddy) hill near the start, please CLICK HERE for the route map

Is there a mandatory kit list?  No but trail shoes are recommended

Is there a water station? Yes for those running the 10K and 15K there is water close to the start/finish area

Where can I park? There is paid parking available in the Country  Park (please check their website for fees) some of which is weather dependent.  Once full there is a retail park within walking distance of the start with parking available

Is there anywhere to leave small items during the race? 

There will be 3 boxes in the registration area (one for the 5km run, 10km and 15km run) where you can leave additional clothing/small items etc. WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE LARGE BAGS.

These will be relocated to the finish line. This area is unsecured, so please ensure you do not leave any valuables in the boxes. Any items left will be at your own risk.

What happens if I want to change distances on the day?  If you want to go longer or shorter then you will need to pay any extra fees and collect and alternative number at registration .  If you want to reduce the distance during the race please let the finish line team know as you cross the line that you have gone short

What if I have a question not covered above? Please email us admin@gobeyondchallenge.co.uk

2022 Dirt run Official Video

2022 Dirt run route ride

2020 Dirt run drone footage

Wellingborough Dirt Run 2019