Shires and Spires

Northampton, United Kingdom

Sunday, May 9, 2027

Choose your distance

42.8km· €52

Distance

42.8km

Climb

Rolling·531m

Start Time

08:30

Cutoff

09:00

Terrain

Mixed

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

The Shires and Spires is an award-winning multi-terrain running event in Northamptonshire, offering five distances from 10K to Ultra Marathon (35 miles). The race starts and finishes in historic Naseby and passes through stunning countryside and past stately homes.

Historic Naseby start/finish
Holdenby House
Althorp House
Cottesbrooke House

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Naseby Village Hall

Finish

Naseby Village Hall

Getting There

Nearest train station: Northampton, then bus or taxi

Race Day

Race day: Sunday 9 May 2027

Good to know

What to bring

Fully charged mobile phone

Water bottle/bladder (minimum 1 litre)

Trail shoes

Weather-appropriate clothing

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

GPS tracker and app provided for Ultra, Marathon, Three-Quarter Marathon

On the day

Toilets

Changing facilities

Bag drop

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Water on course5

Parking · FreeYes, free parking is available at Naseby Village Hall.

Public transportNearest train station: Northampton, then bus or taxi

Aid stations · 5Ultra: 5 checkpoints with water, snacks, and race support · Marathon: 4 checkpoints · Three-Quarter Marathon: 3 stations at varying miles · Half Marathon: 2 checkpoints · 10K: 1 station at 5km or 7km

Course markingThe Ultra, Marathon, and Three-Quarter Marathon require some navigation. A GPS tracker and app with voice cues are provided. The Half Marathon and 10K are well-marked and marshalled.

Before you enter

RefundsThere is a zero refund policy for withdrawals. However, you may defer your entry to the following year or another Go Beyond event for a £7.50 fee up to two weeks before the event.

TransfersNo, entries cannot be transferred to another competitor under any circumstances.

DeferralsEntries may be deferred to next year's event or another Go Beyond event with a £7.50 fee, up to two weeks before the event. Only one deferment per entry.

If the race is cancelledIf event is cancelled due to force majeure, no refunds.

Bad weatherForce majeure clause may apply; event may be cancelled or altered due to extreme weather.

Minimum ageMinimum age varies by distance: 10K (16+), Half Marathon (17+), Marathon, Three-Quarter Marathon, Ultra (18+).

Time limitYes: Ultra 10 hours, Marathon 9 hours, Three-Quarter Marathon 5 hours, Half Marathon 4 hours. No cut-off for 10K.

€52

per person · entry fee

Northampton, United Kingdom

Sunday, May 9, 2027

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