How far is the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way?

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is one distance: 28 miles (45km) (45.0 km).

How much climbing is in the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way?

The 28 miles (45km) has 191 m of ascent.

How hard is the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way?

28 miles (45km): Very Hard. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.

What are the cut-offs for the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way?

Overall time limits — 28 miles (45km): 7h.

Can I download the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way route?

Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.

When is the next Battle of the Brampton Valley Way?

Sun, 11 Apr 2027, 09:00. Not open yet.

Race Harborough Battle of the Brampton Valley Way

Brampton Valley Way: Market Harborough end or Northampton (Boughton) endSun, 11 Apr 2027

28-mile out-and-back ultra on the Brampton Valley Way rail trail

28 miles (45km)

28 miles

191 m ascent

4 m per km

7h cut-off

9:20/km to make it

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The course

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VERY HARD

TRP grade · E4

7h cut-off, which needs 9:20/km

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What you’re in for

A flat 28-mile ultra on the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way, the old railway line between Market Harborough and Northampton. Runners choose which end to start from, run the full 14 miles to the other end and back, and are scored as Leicestershire or Northamptonshire in a team contest between the two ends. Total climb is around 280m. The surface is hard-packed gravel, fine in road or trail shoes, but two unlit tunnels of 294m and 422m have rutted, puddled floors, so a torch is needed. Feed stations come every 4.5 miles, marshals cover the road crossings including the busy A508, and there are toilets at both ends. Not open to canicross.

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How to enter

Sun, 11 Apr 2027 · Not open yet · £35

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Common questions

: The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is one distance: 28 miles (45km) (45.0 km).
: The 28 miles (45km) has 191 m of ascent.
: 28 miles (45km): Very Hard. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.
: We haven't confirmed the marking on the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way with Race Harborough. Check their race information before you enter rather than assuming it either way.
: We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way. Race Harborough confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.
: Overall time limits — 28 miles (45km): 7h.
: We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the Race Harborough race information rather than turning up expecting food.
: Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.
: Sun, 11 Apr 2027, 09:00. Not open yet.