Go Beyond Events Shires and Spires
Multi-terrain 35-mile ultra and marathon loop from Naseby, Northamptonshire
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Marathon 35 miles | — | — |
| Marathon (multi-terrain) 26.6 miles | 531 m | 12 m |
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Pick your distance
10h cut-off, which needs 10:39/km
Start time not confirmed yet — check with the organiser.
What you’re in for
A multi-terrain event from Naseby village hall, near the 1645 battlefield, on a loop of roads and field paths past Holdenby House, Althorp and Cottesbrooke Hall. The direction changes each year, clockwise in even years and anti-clockwise in odd years, so 2027 runs anti-clockwise. It won MARM Race of the Year in 2023. The 35-mile ultra has five checkpoints and a 10-hour cut-off. The 26.6-mile marathon is about half trail and half road, with 531m of climbing and a 9-hour cut-off. Both are waymarked but need some navigation, helped by the GPS tracker and voice-cue app. Shorter distances on the day are mostly road. Parking at the hall is free, and entry costs £5 more on the day (cash only).
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How to enter
Sun, 9 May 2027 · Not open yet · £45–£60
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Add to your calendar · as an all-day entry, until the start time is confirmed
Common questions
- The Shires and Spires offers 2 distances: Ultra Marathon 35 miles (56.3 km), Marathon (multi-terrain) 26.6 miles (42.8 km).