Amazing Northampton Run attracts elite Kenyan athlete
12 September 2025
Spectators at this year's Amazing Northampton Run could be treated to atruly elite performance.
Organisers Go Beyond Challenge have today confirmed that elite Kenyan runner, Philip Kipkemoi Kiprono, will take part in the event on Sunday 14 September 2025.
Kiprono, who won the 2021 Vancouver Half-Marathon in an eye watering time of one hour, seven minutes and 43 seconds, will have an eye on the course record of one hour, 11 minutes 45 seconds - set by Rugby & Northampton Athletic Club's Ben Musgrove in 2014.
His team are even hopeful he could record a time as fast as one hour, five minutes.
The Amazing Northampton Run's half-marathon starts at 9.30am on Sunday, with the event also featuring a relay and a three-mile race.
This year, it will be commemorating the Great Fire of Northampton which ravaged the town 350 years ago.Much of the impressive architecture in the town centre now, rose out of the ashes of that fire.
“We are excited to welcome Philip to Northampton to take part in The Amazing Northampton Run.Simon Hollis, from Go Beyond
“It is a tribute to the growing attraction of our race, and of Northampton generally, that we are able to attract such a talented, international athlete.
“Of course, this run is about everyone and I'll be cheering ever person home whatever their time. To complete a half-marathon is a fantastic achievement and I can't wait to see so many people take this challenge on.“