Foxton Hound Ultra 100K
Journey through the beautiful countryside and villages that surround Market Harborough as they traverse the Harborough Round long distance footpath through Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
Sign up for £73-£75
- Sat 15 - Sun 16 Aug 2026
07:00
Age 18 & over
£73-£75
- 100 km trail running + 3842 ft ascent
Event overview
Both races offer a challenge for seasoned ultra runners, as well as providing great stepping stones for those looking to go beyond marathon distance, 50K, or 50 miles, towards longer distances in the future.
The routes have some fantastic views, as well as places of historical and cultural interest, including Houghton on the Hill, West Haddon, Coton and Stoke Albany as well as visiting Foxton Locks, the Naseby Battle Field, and passing through the Kelmarsh Tunnel on the Brampton Valley Way.
Highlights
- Choice of ultra distances to match your ambition
- Scenic countryside routes around Market Harborough
- Varied terrain including trails, paths and rural landscapes
- Ideal for experienced runners stepping up to ultra distance
- Friendly, supportive atmosphere throughout
- Fully marked routes with regular aid stations
- Well-organised event with a strong local running community
This event is part of Foxton Hound Ultra.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Superfit
Timetable
100K ultra
50K Ultra
- Check points
- Circular route
- Cut off time
- First aid
- Food stations
- Headtorch required
- Marshals
- Mass start
- Navigation required
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Both routes follow many of the long distance footpaths which make up the Harborough Round.
The routes intersect with, and/or uses parts of, the following long-distance footpaths: The Jurassic Way, The Leicestershire Round, The Macmillan Way, The Midshires Way, The Richard the Third Trail, and The Uppingham Round.
The Foxton Hound Ultra takes runners on a rewarding journey through the rolling countryside and canal-side trails of rural Leicestershire. This scenic, multi-terrain route combines peaceful rural landscapes with historic features, offering a varied and immersive ultra experience with steady undulations and plenty to take in along the way.
Both routes enjoy some decent elevation, but there’s some lovely downhills as well to compensate!
Route highlights
- Scenic route through the Leicestershire countryside surrounding Market Harborough
- Sections along the iconic Grand Union Canal towpaths
- Passes the famous Foxton Locks, a standout historic feature on the course
- Mix of terrain including trails, towpaths, fields and quiet country lanes
- Gently rolling elevation profile with runnable sections throughout
- Peaceful, low-traffic environment ideal for settling into ultra pace
- Well-marked course with marshals and checkpoints at key points
- A rewarding long-distance challenge with constantly changing scenery
- Free parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Winwick Hall
Elkington Lane
Winwick
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 7PD
UK
Parking
There is plenty of parking at the Race HQ.
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Medal
- Pre-event training sessions
- Race photo
- Snacks
- Trophy
Included
- Finisher’s medal
- Free race photos
- Fully stocked aid stations
- 7 checkpoints (100K)
- 3 checkpoints (50K)
- Hydration and nutrition at checkpoints
- Hot food and drinks on the 100K route
- Professional first aid support (start, finish, and on course)
- Well-marked course with GPX files and navigation support
- Free parking at Race HQ
- Pre-event recce runs to help you prepare
Free recce runs
Join free, guided recce runs to explore the route in advance, build confidence and connect with other runners—finishing with a sociable brew. Open to all, whether you’re entered or just curious.
Prizes
- Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers (each distance)
Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by email
Entry fees
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£73.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£75.00
Other races at event
- Sat 15 Aug
- #2 of 2
08:00
Age 18 & over
£48-£50
- 50 km trail running + 1876 ft ascent