Northants Shires & Spires Event

From Go Beyond

4.9 · 9 reviews

Sunday 16th May 2021 Past event

09:30

Northampton

£24.15–£52.50 · 4 races

10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the vibrant Northants Shires & Spires Event on Sunday, May 16, 2021, in the picturesque village of Naseby, Northamptonshire. Organised by Go Beyond, this exciting race day offers a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels with four diverse distances to choose from: a 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and an ultra marathon.

Experience the beauty of the English countryside as you traverse a scenic 35-mile loop that showcases remarkable historical sites, including the iconic Naseby, known for its significant battle in 1645, as well as Holdenby and Althorp. Runners will also pass by the charming Cottesbrooke, the inspiration for Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant, the Northants Shires & Spires Event promises an unforgettable day filled with history, stunning landscapes, and a spirited community atmosphere. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this exceptional event!

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Previous editions

Reviews

4.9

9 reviews

Sean Mountcastle-Evans

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Such a beautiful route with some really challenging hills. Great route if you want to get out and enjoy the scenery. Not great if you want to be breaking PBs as some of it is really difficult.

Sara Abreu

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

It was my first ever half marathon and what a great one it was. No, it was not easy, the last 4km of the course (anti-clockwise) are brutal as it's basically all up hill. Up until then, the course is lovely, quite a lot of it on the road, but some sections are over fields off road which amazing - beautiful views of the country side. The event itself was very well organised - car parking was easy and free, collecting the pack was easy and there were plenty of toilets too! It wasn't the busiest or loudest ambiance at the end - could have done with some music, but overall, extremely well organised and I highly recommend.

Lisa Thompson

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Great course. Well organsied. Friendly race organisers. Beautiful villages that you run through. Good challenge on an
undulating course. Pick from various distances too. Would do again.

Alana Crooks

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Was an amazing race! Like people say, don’t expect to go in for a pb because the hills are difficult. Staff are lovely and would definitely recommend to people who want a challenge!

Zoe Van Den Burg

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Brilliant, my first 10k and we did it as a family - it definitively wasn't easy but we all really enjoyed it and will do it next year. The race was very well organised and everyone was so helpful.

kevin lewis

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

100% doing this every year. really nice run, yes it’s hilly and don’t expect to get a pb, but i just really enjoyed it. great views and nicely organised. if i was to criticise one thing i would say that it could have done with one more drink station for the half marathoners. see you next year.

Emma Izzles

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

It was really well organised and we really enjoyed it. My first 10K, thank you! 😊

Simon Reynolds

Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago

A well-organised event for a beautiful route around Naseby. It would be even better if there was more trail than road for the half marathon.

Ian Cathcart

Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago

Great Route, Good Value for Money, & Very Well Organised!!!
I think I'll be back next year!

Races

Ultra 35

£52.50

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Marathon

£40.95

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Half Marathon

£33.60

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10k

£24.15

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Organiser's description

This event is based in the village of Naseby and offers four distances - 10k, half and full marathon, and ultra. This year we are back to running in an anti-clockwise direction.

The Ultra run follows a very scenic 35 mile loop taking in some of the most interesting country houses and historical sites in England, including Naseby, which is famous for the battle in 1645, Holdenby, Althorp, Cottesbrooke, evidently the house Jane Austen used as the basis for Mansfield Park, as well as some stunning countryside. History and running in a perfect setting.

The 10k, half and full marathon all take in some of the Ultra route, and of course amazing country houses and stunning countryside.