How far is the Rose of the Shires Ultra?

The Rose of the Shires Ultra offers 2 distances: Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 miles (86.9 km), The Rosebud Marathon 26.2 miles (42.2 km).

How much climbing is in the Rose of the Shires Ultra?

The Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 miles has 706 m of ascent. The The Rosebud Marathon 26.2 miles has 378 m of ascent.

Is the Rose of the Shires Ultra course marked?

No. The Rose of the Shires Ultra is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.

What are the cut-offs for the Rose of the Shires Ultra?

Overall time limits — Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 miles: 13h 30m, The Rosebud Marathon 26.2 miles: 8h.

When is the next Rose of the Shires Ultra?

Sat, 10 Apr 2027, 08:00. Not open yet.

Go Beyond Events Rose of the Shires Ultra

Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, BrixworthSat, 10 Apr 2027

54-mile Northamptonshire loop from Brixworth, with the Rosebud Marathon

Distance	Ascent	Per km
Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 miles	706 m	8 m
The Rosebud Marathon 26.2 miles	378 m	9 m

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13h 30m cut-off, which needs 9:19/km

starts 08:00

What you’re in for

A 54-mile loop that starts and finishes at Brixworth Country Park, through Northamptonshire farmland and villages, Salcey Forest, a short stretch of the Grand Union Canal, and parts of the Nene Way, Midshires Way and Northampton Round. About two-thirds is cross-country, with around 15 miles on roads and 706m of climbing. The Rosebud Marathon covers the last 26.2 miles from Hartwell; a bus takes runners from Brixworth to its start. The route is waymarked but you will need to navigate some sections, using the tracker and voice-cue app. The ultra starts at 08:00 with a 13.5-hour cut-off and six checkpoints. The marathon starts at 11:30 with 8 hours. Mandatory kit includes a headtorch.

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Common questions

: The Rose of the Shires Ultra offers 2 distances: Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 miles (86.9 km), The Rosebud Marathon 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
: The Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 miles has 706 m of ascent. The The Rosebud Marathon 26.2 miles has 378 m of ascent.
: Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Rose of the Shires Ultra yet.
: No. The Rose of the Shires Ultra is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Rose of the Shires Ultra. Go Beyond Events confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 miles: 13h 30m, The Rosebud Marathon 26.2 miles: 8h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Rose of the Shires Ultra. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Go Beyond Events race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Rose of the Shires Ultra. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.
: Sat, 10 Apr 2027, 08:00. Not open yet.