2026 Oundle New Year 10K & 5K

Kickstart Your New Year with the Oundle New Year 10K & 5K!
📍 Oundle, Northamptonshire | 🗓️ Early January | 🏃‍♂️ 10K / 5K distances

Start your year strong with this popular and welcoming race through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. Whether you're new to running or aiming for a PB, this scenic road race offers a gently undulating route on quiet country lanes, with 5K and 10K options (1 or 2 laps).

🛤️ Course:
Fully on tarmac, starting and finishing near Oundle Primary School. The 10K completes two laps; the 5K, one.

🏅 What You Get:

Bespoke medal for all finishers
Trophies, e-certificates & £5 vouchers for top 3 male & female (both distances)
Age group & junior prizes (10K only for age groups)


🎧 Note on Headphones:
Bone-conduction headphones only (volume must be low). In-ear and over-ear headphones are not permitted.

🌍 Race HQ:
Oundle Primary School, Cotterstock Lane, PE8 5HA
(No parking on-site — please use local roads responsibly.)

🚆 Travel:
Nearest train station: Corby (approx. 9 miles). Plan to cycle or take a taxi from the station.

🌱 Sustainability:
Nice Work is committed to reducing the environmental impact of events — read about their ongoing efforts on their website.

👟 Hosted by Nice Work, this race promises a friendly, well-organized start to your running year!