Events

Our annual events programme offers something for all experience levels and abilities, you don’t need to be an athlete to take part. From 5K jogs to competitive triathlons and plenty in between.

We’ve created our events programme to be as welcoming and accessible as possible. Events are part of our work to support Northamptonshire to be happier, healthier and more active county.

Our events

The Northants 5K Series

The Series is a perfect stepping stone to support people from being inactive into regular running, including five trail races, on multi-terrain courses in some of Northamptonshire’s most beautiful places. A higher proportion of women and older people participate in the events, a demographic not typically seen in regular running activities.

Sywell Triathlon Series

The award winning Sywell Triathlon Series includes three sprint triathlons where participants complete a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, in and around Sywell Country Park. Triathlon England recognised the Series as “enjoyed by beginners and seasoned athletes alike” when they awarded the ‘Small Event of the Year for the East Midlands’ title.

2069 people attended our 2022 event programme.

Open Water Swimming (OWS)

We hold weekly OWS sessions in Northamptonshire from April to September at two locations; Sywell Country Park and Daventry Country Park. The swimming sessions are open to all competent swimmers, those who are new to OWS and people with more experience. Everyone is welcome,

During the 2022 open water swimming season participants swam a total of 5278 times

Other events

• 10K

• Half marathon

• Wellbeing events

• Duathlon

• The Northamptonshire Business Games