Shires and Spires | Half Marathon

Timetable

Saturday

• 14:00-16:00 | Registration

Sunday

• 07:00 | Registration - collect your race number (and map for the marathon distance) plus random kit checks
• 08:30 | Races begin

Shoe type

Trail shoes are advised.

Kit list

A mandatory kit list is readily available.

Your own crew

You can have your own crew. The golden rule is only do what would be possible for everyone else to do if they had a crew!

Spectators

West Haddon, Long Buckby and Creaton are good locations for spectators. Spectators are not permitted at Cottesbrooke or Holdenby.

Event HQ

Naseby Village Hall, Sports Court & Recreation Ground
Naseby Road
Haselbech
Naseby
Northamptonshire
NN6 6DE
UK

Race HQ

All distances start and finish at Naseby Village Hall which is a great central location close to the A14, M1 and M6 motorways. 

Baggage transfer

As the event is a loop most competitors will have their kit in their cars. For everyone else, the bag will be stored at the finish, so you have warm, dry clothes waiting for you. Your bag should be no larger than a UK airport carry-on bag size (56 x 45 x 25 cm).

Parking

There is free parking available at Naseby Village for the duration of the event.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

The course is a mix of trails, paths, and roads and the terrain constantly changes. Trail running bliss.

Map

Cut off

4 hours.

Included

• Medal
• Merchandise
• Tracker

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female Competitors. 

Entry fees

Enjoyed the challenge of the hills and the beautiful countryside. I will be back! Carrie C

My first 10km race and I loved it (hills and all!) Great atmosphere, well organised. I’ll be back, maybe for the half next time! Jo C

I would definitely recommend this run and looking forward to coming back next year! Caroline S

Was feeling very nervous about this half marathon as knew it would be challenging also worried I was going to get lost due to the rural course I could not have been so wrong brilliant course which was signposted where needed and lovely supportive marshalls. Communication was great and registering etc easy. I will definitely be back next year to try it clockwise surely it has to be easier?!! Claire L

As this was my first marathon I don't think I could have picked a better one for outstanding views of the beautiful Northamptonshire country side, the shear enjoyment of them helped me get through the hilly course. The organising of the event was fantastic and the marshalls where amazing and so supportive. Really glad I picked this one as I'm hooked on trail running now and will be comming back to this .. in the future. Thank you very much Simon and your hard working team. Stephen H

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