The TV is full of Christmas adverts and we are all starting to want some figgy pudding. Yes, like it or not the festive season is almost here and the world is letting us know.But while most people are thinking about dusting down the Christmas...
More than 1,000 runners took to the streets of Northampton to tackle 13.1 miles of pain and glory on Sunday. Taking part in our flagship half-marathon, The Amazing Northampton Run, a wide variety of athletes enjoyed an on-foot tour of the town's history, heritage and sporting...
“Was that race amazing? I think it was!” If Carlsberg gave five star reviews, it’d do so in the form of a Tim Stent, aka The Middle Aged Running Man (MARM), YouTube accolade. The above quote features in Tim’s video of his run at last year’s Amazing...
One of the aspects I like most about putting on the races we do is being able to offer a wide-range of different challenges and events.As anyone who has seen my story will know, I'm not averse to the challenge of a particularly gnarly ultra...
Fancy a pint?One of the most iconic landmarks on our The Amazing Northampton Run route, the Carlsberg factory, is an imposing building - and this year it is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its official opening.Since it opened its doors on May 10, 1974 the...
It was great to see so many strong, inspirational women taking part in our Shires & Spires event last month.It's one of my favourite events and always brings together a wide-range of runners, coupled with a fantastic atmosphere and the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside - this year...
Are you ready to Beat The Sunset? One of our favourite races is fast approaching - and it's a quick one! The Beat The Sunset 5k Road Race will be taking place on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Starting at 7pm, this is a go-all-out-race on flat, closed...
One of the most enjoyable aspects of holding running events is the various degrees of personal achievement reached by runners - from those sprinting home to win races to people taking on their first ultra and friends helping each other over the line.It was no...