Northants Shires & Spires Event

The course follows a waymarked route but requires some navigation.
Electronic navigation
Prizes
Finishers Medal and T-Shirt
Checkpoints & Aid stations
Baggage drop

TERRAIN MIX
The 10K is road, the half marathon is 11 miles of road and 2 miles of hard packed trail.
The ultra route is 20.2 miles of cross country trails; and 14.3 miles of roads (the marathon shares all but two segments of this. Elevation is +2052 ft and -2052 ft.

COURSE MARKING
The course follows a waymarked route but requires some navigation. We provide a map book and various resources to keep you on track. The course is covered by OS Maps 223

There are 5 check points, each will have water, and a selection of supplementary snacks. A drink will be available for all athletes at the finish.

As the event is a loop then most competitors will have their kit in their cars. For everyone else we will store your bag 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).

The Geo Tracks GPS Tracker is lightweight and easily fits in a small pocket in your rucksack. Your family and friends can track your progress in real-time and you can use the Geo Tracks app combined with the tracker as an accurate tool for navigation during the event. The Event can be followed using the web link https://events.geotracks.co.uk/live/xxxx or via the app which can be purchased prior to the event for Apple or for Android. When opening the web link please click on start times and this will display a list of bib numbers (they are sorted alphabetically by surname). The GPS Tracking units upload your position every 10 seconds to the live view tracking map and are accurate to 5 metres. Batteries last for 70 hours . Don’t forget to drop it off at the finish!

Trail shoes are advised. There are sections of trail which can become very muddy in wet conditions. It is essential to carry the items below. There will be random kit checks prior to the race .

Runners must carry the following mandatory equipment at all times:
Fully Charged Mobile Phone including the numbers for the Race Director and Assistant Race Director (given at registration)
Power bank to charge your phone if required
Tracker – provided
Water Bottles/Bladder capable of carrying a minimum of 1 litre.
Survival Blanket: 1.4m x 2m minimum
Waterproof Jacket
Whistle
Long sleeved base layer or fleece top

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female Competitors. All finishers will receive a medal and T-shirt. There is a special Team Trophy for the fastest team of four (one of which must be female)