What is yellow green and waiting? ๐ฑ No, it's not Jonathan! ๐
Welcome to Northstowe, a town focused on nature! ๐ This brand new community in England, located 30 minutes from Cambridge, will be the stage for your next half marathon in April: the Northstowe Half Marathon. No skyscrapers in sight, you'll run between newly built homes ๐๏ธ, parks, and water bodies! ๐ณ A small country race with the credentials of a major event: its half marathon is designed to break a new personal record! ๐คฏ
You got it; a half marathon awaits you, a loop of 21.097 km in the heart of the WaterParks ๐ฆ. Low carbon emissions ๐ฎโ๐จ, sports facilities ๐พ, and many green spaces, ideal conditions to race towards victory! ๐ Take deep breaths, you won't find purer air than the countryside! If that doesn't dethrone your old PR, we don't know what will โฑ๏ธ. No need to come just for the performance to enjoy the event! Locals will turn out to cheer you on regardless of your time ๐. You can even participate with your entire little tribe by starting the "5 km Tom's Trust" ๐, an event open from 11 years old.
By running at Northstowe ๐โโก๏ธ, you're also doing a good deed! All proceeds will be donated to the Tom's Trust, the main UK charity ๐ฌ๐ง providing psychological support to children with brain tumors and their families ๐งโ๐งโ๐งโ๐ง.
After crossing the finish line ๐ and enjoying the on-site festivities ๐, take a tour of the Cambridgeshire region. The surrounding small towns ๐๏ธ, like Longstanton, have remained authentic and rich in history. And if you prefer the city, visit Cambridge ๐, just a 30-minute drive away, and explore the university and the museums ๐ผ๏ธ. You can even enjoy a boat ride on the River Cam while enjoying a Fish & Chips ! ๐
Not available for the Northstowe Half Marathon ? Perhaps you will be for the Northstowe Running Festival in August! ๐คช
2026 information coming soon!
The races will start on Sunday, April 19, 2026:
at 9:30 AM for the Half Marathon
at 10 AM for the 5 km
For the Half Marathon: 17 years old
For the 5 km: 11 years old
Parental permission will be required for minors.
For the Half Marathon:
ยฃ31 until 28/02/2026
ยฃ35 after this date
For the 5 km:
ยฃ16 until 28/02/2026
ยฃ19 after this date
Yes, refreshments will be available for both races.
For the Half Marathon, your registration includes:
Electronic chip timing
Marked course
Professional medical assistance
Water points, refreshments
Toilets, luggage storage, parking
Free massages
Finisher medal
Gifts
Finisher T-shirt (available for purchase)
For the 5 km, your registration includes:
Electronic chip timing
Marked course
Professional medical assistance
Water points, refreshments
Toilets, luggage storage, parking
Finisher medal
To become a volunteer for this race, you need to send your application to volunteer@nothstowehalf.co.uk
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