Kettering Half Marathon Notice
The inaugural Kettering Half Marathon is taking place on Sunday 9 March 2025. The event is brought to you by Run Through events in conjunction with Kettering Town Council. We are delighted to announce that the event will start and finish at Wicksteed Park.
As this is a closed road race, please be advised that there will be road closures affecting vehicular access into the park from approximately 8.45 on Sunday morning through to midday. Please visit Kettering 5k & Half Marathon | 9th March 2025 for details of the route. Any vehicles parked on site prior to 8.45 may be unable to leave before the roads reopen.
If you are planning a visit to the park on Sunday 9 March and require vehicular access, please ensure that you plan your visit around the road closure times. Please also be advised that parking is likely to fill up quickly on a first come, first served basis.
Wicksteed Park’s standard parking charges apply throughout the duration of this event.
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