Northants Shires & Spires Event
Northants Shires & Spires Event
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Naseby Village Hall, Newlands, Naseby, Northampton NN6 6DESun 12th May 2024
Starting at 08:30
5 races
£25.20 - £61.00
Organiser's Description
Shires and Spires is a 35 mile circular Ultra Marathon with a mixture of trails and roads. It starts and finishes at Naseby Village Hall which is a great central location close to the A14, M1 and M6 motorways. The route takes in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and country houses, Holdenby, Althorp (home of the Spencer family and final resting place of Princess Diana), and Cottesbrooke. At 35 miles it is ideal for first time Ultra Runners or those looking for a shorter challenge.
The event is run in a clockwise direction on even years and anti-clockwise on odd years, both give you a different perspective on this scenic route. Which is harder? That’s for you to decide!
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2024 THE RACE WILL BE FULLY TRACKED AND INTERACTIVE ALLOWING YOU TO USE THE DEVICE TO NAVIGATE AND YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN FOLLOW YOU FROM THE COMFORT OF THEIR ARMCHAIRS!
We are proud to be an Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc index race.
Races
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Ultra 35
£61.00
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Marathon
£47.25
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Half Marathon
£36.75
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10 Km
£25.20
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Three Quarter Marathon
£47.25
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Ultra 35
£61.00
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Marathon
£47.25
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Half Marathon
£36.75
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10 Km
£25.20
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Three Quarter Marathon
£47.25
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Course Details
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
What's Included
The course follows a waymarked route but requires some navigation.
Electronic navigation
Prizes
Finishers Medal and T-Shirt
Checkpoints & Aid stations
Baggage drop
How to Get There
Arrival by car – If you are planning to drive then there is ample free parking at the village hall complex. Please allow adequate time to park and register.
Location
Naseby Rd, Haselbech, Naseby NN6 6DE
FAQs
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Age Limit
10K - 16 Half Marathon/Three Quarter - 17 Marathon and Ultra - 18
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Cut off
The cut off time for the half marathon is 4 hours and the marathon and Ultra is 9 hours. We have progressive cut off times from Checkpoint 3 onwards, details can be found on the Checkpoint information sheet.
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Where is registration?
Registration from 7am on race day or 2pm until 4pm on Saturday 11th May
checkpoints & aid stations
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.
Details of the locations can be found herebaggage transfer
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).
Tracker
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!
Kit
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
awards
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)
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