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Firefighters Race in Full Kit for Charity
9 Mar
Summary
- Over 2,300 runners participated in the event.
- Firefighters ran in full gear for a former colleague.
- The event featured both a half marathon and a 5km race.
The second annual Kettering Half Marathon and 5km race recently concluded, attracting a significant number of participants. A total of 1,989 runners completed the 13.1-mile half marathon, with an additional 331 individuals finishing the 5,000m race.
Starting and ending at Wicksteed Park, the half marathon route guided participants through Kettering's town centre and past the historic Boughton House, before looping back via Hanwood Park.
Notably, four firefighters from Kettering's fire station competed in the half marathon while wearing their full fire kit. Their participation was a tribute to a former colleague who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, demonstrating strong community support.
