Following on from the success of the 2023 inaugural staging, the Welly Trail Races will take their place on the 2024 Northants racing calendar and, adding to the Half Marathon and 7 Mile distances, will be a new 20 mile race option. Organised by Wellingborough & District AC and Northamptonshire Sport, the race will take place on 25 February.

The trail race will take place at the Chester House Estate in Little Irchester, Wellingborough - a nationally important heritage site. Archaeological digs have uncovered a Northamptonshire history that goes back more than 10,000 years making it a truly interesting place to visit.

Runners will enjoy a route that takes in trails and paths around the Wellingborough district. Organisers comment: "The course is beautiful and relatively flat with some amazing views of the local countryside."

Runners can choose between The Chester House 7 mile, Half Marathon or all new 20 mile distances. The 20 mile offers an exciting race where participants will need to plan ahead and be prepared - key navigation points will be marked, but runners will need to download the maps – the challenge is finding your way around the course!

Post race, runners are invited to relax and recover over a hot drink and refreshments.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Northamptonshire Sport website.

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