Where can I find the Kettering Half Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksKettering Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £161
Decision summary
Kettering Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Entry fee
- £31
- Typical conditions
- 77/100
- Evidence depth
- 32 verified facts
3:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 89% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Kettering Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Parkland, Countryside, Waterfront, City, Historic
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Kettering Half Marathon?
The Kettering Half Marathon is described as rolling.
Where does the Kettering Half Marathon route go?
The Kettering Half Marathon route starts at Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering NN15 6NJ and finishes at Wicksteed Park, Kettering. Underfoot, expect tarmac roads and country lanes. It passes Wicksteed Park, Kettering town centre, Boughton House and Northamptonshire country lanes. The route heads out from Wicksteed Park into Kettering town centre, through the impressive grounds of Boughton House, then along quiet country lanes before returning to Wicksteed Park.
What should runners know on race day for the Kettering Half Marathon?
Road closures are in place across the town-centre route, managed by RunThrough with professional traffic management. Entry includes chip-timed results, post-race refreshments and free race photos.
Race character
Scenery
- Parkland
- Countryside
- Waterfront
- City
- Historic
Atmosphere
- Community
- Charity
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 3-hour cut-off on the half marathon due to road closures; the half marathon starts at 09:00 and the event finishes by 12:30.
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Road closures are in place across the town-centre route, managed by RunThrough with professional traffic management.
- Medal
- Themed finisher's medal included for all participants.
Access and course status
- Start
- Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering NN15 6NJ.
- Finish
- Wicksteed Park, Kettering.
- Spectator friendliness
- spectator-friendly
- Measured course
- Yes
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Tarmac roads and country lanes.
- Landmarks
- Wicksteed Park, Kettering town centre, Boughton House, Northamptonshire country lanes
- Notable features
- Entry includes chip-timed results, post-race refreshments and free race photos
- Run Britain / UK Athletics licensed and officially measured half marathon, open to runners of all abilities
- The route heads out from Wicksteed Park into Kettering town centre, through the impressive grounds of Boughton House, then along quiet country lanes before returning to Wicksteed Park
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £31 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £161 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 7°CTypical temperature
- 26 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 77Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Kettering Half Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £31, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £161 including modelled travel and accommodation.