Three Shires Way Ultra

Hanslope, United Kingdom

Expected June 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

50 mi

Distance

80.5km

Climb

Flat·539m

Start Time

08:00

Cutoff

14 hours

Terrain

Trail

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

The Three Shires Way is an iconic trail spanning from Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire. Choose between the 50 Mile or Marathon distances and experience the amazing nature this course has to offer. Both races are suitable for beginners and seasoned runners alike, featuring well-marked bridleway routes through quiet rural landscapes and ancient woodlands.

Three Shires Way trail
Ancient woodlands
Rural landscapes
Bridleway routes
Point-to-point course

Course map

View the route on timeoutdoors.com

Opens on timeoutdoors.com, outside Finndu

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

50 mile: Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Road, Hanslope, Milton Keynes. MK19 7NZ. Marathon: Yelden Village Hall, Spring Ln, Yelden. MK44 1AT

Finish

Marlow Park, Grafham Water, Grafham, Huntingdon, PE28 0BH

Good to know

What to bring

Fully charged mobile phone with Race Director and Race Medic numbers

Water bottle/bladder capable of carrying minimum 1 litre

Survival blanket

Whistle

Own cup (races are cupless)

Long sleeved base layer or fleece top (50 miler only)

Reflective top/bands (50 miler only)

Hat and gloves (50 miler only)

Headtorch (50 miler only)

Waterproof jacket (suggested)

RecommendedTrail shoes, Waterproof jacket

What you get

Finisher medal

Race photos

Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers

Free digital race photos

UKA affiliated runners receive £2 discount on entry

Licensed by TRA and held under UKA rules

On the day

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · PaidParking at the finish at Marlow Park, Grafham Water, Grafham, Huntingdon, PE28 0BH will be available to runners at a reduced price of £5 for the day.

ShuttleYes, coaches operate from the Finish at Marlow Park to the respective Start lines. For the 50 Mile Ultra: coach departs Marlow Park at 06:00 and arrives Hanslope Village Hall at 07:10. For the Marathon: coach departs Marlow Park at 09:25 and arrives Yelden Village Hall at 10:00. The cost is £14 and can be booked with your entry.

MerchandiseMen's and Women's Military Green short sleeved technical t-shirts (£16) and Earthy Green unisex hoodies (£25) are available for pre-order. Trucker caps will be available for purchase on race day.

Aid stationsFully stocked aid stations · Aid stations with hydration and nutrition at various checkpoints · Hot food and drinks available at some aid stations · Fruit, crackers, crisps, biscuits, sweets/chocolate, Tailwind, water, Coke available · Options for vegetarian/vegan participants · Wraps/sandwiches available at some aid stations

Course markingBeing a bridleway the routes are well way marked, so navigation is made fairly easy. Organizers will mark some of the more tricky sections with tape and arrows the day before the race. However, there is always a chance of the tape/arrows being removed/tampered with, so do not rely solely on the course markings. GPX files are available for download onto your watch/navigation device.

Before you enter

TransfersEntries and transfer of entries will close 7-days before the event

Minimum ageRunners of the 50 mile ultra must be aged 20 or older on the day of the event. Those entering the marathon must be aged 18 or older.

Time limitThe race cut-off time for the marathon event is 8 hours at the finish (18:45). For those running the 50 miles, the cut-off will be 14 hours (22:00).

Other questions

Entry includes medals for all finishers, prizes for top 3 male and female finishers, free race photos, fully stocked aid stations, and first aid.

Yes, if you plan to get dropped at the start of the race, the start locations are: 50 mile - Hanslope Village Hall, Newport Road, Hanslope, Milton Keynes. MK19 7NZ. Marathon - Yelden Village Hall, Spring Ln, Yelden. MK44 1AT.

Trail shoes are advisable as there will be a mix of terrain throughout, but the ground will likely be hard, so they are not required for grip.

No pacers are permitted in either race.

The event supports Jubilee Foodbank, Market Harborough and Weston Favell Centre Foodbank, Northampton. Runners have the opportunity to make donations when entering.

Entry fee

Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.

Expected

Hanslope, United Kingdom

Expected June 2027

Provisional date, around Jun 19

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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Good to know

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