Naseby 1645
The Naseby 1645 is a 16.45 mile road race that weaves it way through stunning rural Northamptonshire, passing seven Battle of Naseby 1645 memorials and viewpoints.
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- Sun 14 Feb 2027
09:00
Age 18 & over
£34-£36
- 16.45 miles road running + 869 ft ascent
Event overview
Run history. Run hills. Run Naseby 1645.
Lace up for one of the most distinctive road races in the East Midlands. A uniquely distanced 16.45-mile challenge through the rolling Northamptonshire countryside, steeped in Civil War history. With road closures ensuring a safe, traffic-free experience, this is a race like no other.
Timed perfectly for spring marathon training, Naseby 1645 delivers a serious yet rewarding long run, combining genuine challenge with incredible atmosphere. No wonder it sells out every year! Don't miss your chance to be part of it.
Highlights
A truly unique distance
16.45 miles, designed to honour the Battle of Naseby in 1645, giving you a guaranteed course PB.
Run through history
Pass seven Battle of Naseby memorials and viewpoints as you race through the undulating Northamptonshire landscape.
Perfect marathon prep
Staged in February, it's the ideal long run to build confidence and mileage ahead of spring marathons.
Traffic-free roads
Full road closures on much of the course mean you can race safely and freely through stunning rural scenery.
Free race photos
Professional shots included, at no extra cost, downloadable shortly after you finish.
Finisher medal
Every finisher receives a specially commissioned Naseby 1645 medal.
Hassle-free travel
A free shuttle bus runs from Market Harborough, where free Sunday parking is plentiful.
Event photos
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Bone conducting headphones only
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Marshals
- No headphones
- PB
- Traffic free
- Undulating
- Water stations
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
Weaving through the stunning rural Northamptonshire countryside, this 16.45-mile road race takes you on an unforgettable journey through history and landscape in equal measure.
The undulating course, with 289 metres of total ascent, presents a genuine challenge across largely traffic-free roads, rewarding runners with sweeping views of the English countryside at every turn.
Route highlights
- 16.45 miles of entirely road-based running through rural Northamptonshire
- Seven Battle of Naseby 1645 memorials and viewpoints along the route
- Challenging and undulating course with 289m total ascent
- Roads closed to traffic for the majority of the route, ensuring safe running conditions
- Water stations at approximately miles 3, 6, 9 and 13.5, plus at the finish
- Start and finish at Naseby Village Hall, with a GPX file available to download in advance
- Free parking
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
Event HQ
Naseby Village Hall, Sports Court & Recreation Ground
Naseby Road
Haselbech
Naseby
Northamptonshire
NN6 6DE
UK
- Chip timing
- Medal
- Race photo
- Trophy
Included
- Chip-timed race number
- Water stations (x5)
- Free shuttle bus
- Bag drop
- Finisher's medal
- Free race photos
- Road closures on course
- Trophies (top 3 Male and Female)
Sustainability
- Lift sharing advised
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£34.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£36.00