The Shires and Spires Ultra is a challenging 35-mile ultramarathon held annually in Naseby, Northampton, UK. The race offers participants a scenic and tough course, navigating through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, with views of historic villages, rolling hills, and expansive farmland. Known for its picturesque setting and rugged terrain, the event attracts experienced ultramarathon runners looking for a demanding yet rewarding challenge. The race is celebrated for its strong community spirit and the opportunity to explore the charming rural landscapes of the region while testing endurance. It’s a standout event for trail running enthusiasts.
Races
35 Millas
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
Taking place on May 11, 2025, the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile offers a scenic yet challenging route through Northamptonshire with a 625-meter elevation gain. Organized by Go Beyond Challenge, this looped course starts and finishes at Naseby Village Hall, showcasing historic estates like Althorp and Holdenby.
On May 11, 2025, runners will embark on the Shires and Spires Marathon, covering a mix of scenic trails and roads in Northamptonshire. Managed by Go Beyond Challenge, the race features hydration stations and GPS support to guide participants through a historic and diverse course.
The Shires and Spires Half Marathon unfolds on May 11, 2025, and takes runners through Northamptonshire’s beautiful landscapes, blending road and trail terrain. Starting at Naseby Village Hall, this event by Go Beyond Challenge offers a supportive and scenic run for all levels.
The Shires and Spires 10K, happening on May 11, 2025, gives runners a short yet scenic route starting at Naseby Village Hall, ideal for all abilities. Go Beyond Challenge organizes the event with hydration stations and navigation support, ensuring a smooth race experience.
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FAQs
What is the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
How long is the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
Where does the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
How can I prepare for the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
Taking place on May 11, 2025, the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile offers a scenic yet challenging route through Northamptonshire with a 625-meter elevation gain. Organized by Go Beyond Challenge, this looped course starts and finishes at Naseby Village Hall, showcasing historic estates like Althorp and Holdenby.
The Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile is 56km long.
The Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile takes place in Naseby, Northampton, UK.
Runna classifies the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
Taking place on May 11, 2025, the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile offers a scenic yet challenging route through Northamptonshire with a 625-meter elevation gain. Organized by Go Beyond Challenge, this looped course starts and finishes at Naseby Village Hall, showcasing historic estates like Althorp and Holdenby.
How long is the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
The Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile is 56km long.
Where does the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile take place?
The Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile takes place in Naseby, Northampton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
Runna classifies the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Shires and Spires Ultra 35 Mile?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Shires and Spires Marathon?
How long is the Shires and Spires Marathon?
Where does the Shires and Spires Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Shires and Spires Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Shires and Spires Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Shires and Spires Marathon?
On May 11, 2025, runners will embark on the Shires and Spires Marathon, covering a mix of scenic trails and roads in Northamptonshire. Managed by Go Beyond Challenge, the race features hydration stations and GPS support to guide participants through a historic and diverse course.
The Shires and Spires Marathon is 42km long.
The Shires and Spires Marathon takes place in Naseby, Northampton, UK.
Runna classifies the Shires and Spires Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Shires and Spires Marathon?
On May 11, 2025, runners will embark on the Shires and Spires Marathon, covering a mix of scenic trails and roads in Northamptonshire. Managed by Go Beyond Challenge, the race features hydration stations and GPS support to guide participants through a historic and diverse course.
How long is the Shires and Spires Marathon?
The Shires and Spires Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Shires and Spires Marathon take place?
The Shires and Spires Marathon takes place in Naseby, Northampton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Shires and Spires Marathon?
Runna classifies the Shires and Spires Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Shires and Spires Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Shires and Spires Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
How long is the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
Where does the Shires and Spires Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
The Shires and Spires Half Marathon unfolds on May 11, 2025, and takes runners through Northamptonshire’s beautiful landscapes, blending road and trail terrain. Starting at Naseby Village Hall, this event by Go Beyond Challenge offers a supportive and scenic run for all levels.
The Shires and Spires Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Shires and Spires Half Marathon takes place in Naseby, Northampton, UK.
Runna classifies the Shires and Spires Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
The Shires and Spires Half Marathon unfolds on May 11, 2025, and takes runners through Northamptonshire’s beautiful landscapes, blending road and trail terrain. Starting at Naseby Village Hall, this event by Go Beyond Challenge offers a supportive and scenic run for all levels.
How long is the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
The Shires and Spires Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Shires and Spires Half Marathon take place?
The Shires and Spires Half Marathon takes place in Naseby, Northampton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Shires and Spires Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Shires and Spires Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Shires and Spires 10km?
How long is the Shires and Spires 10km?
Where does the Shires and Spires 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Shires and Spires 10km?
How can I prepare for the Shires and Spires 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Shires and Spires 10km?
The Shires and Spires 10K, happening on May 11, 2025, gives runners a short yet scenic route starting at Naseby Village Hall, ideal for all abilities. Go Beyond Challenge organizes the event with hydration stations and navigation support, ensuring a smooth race experience.
The Shires and Spires 10km is 10km long.
The Shires and Spires 10km takes place in Naseby, Northampton, UK.
Runna classifies the Shires and Spires 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Shires and Spires 10km?
The Shires and Spires 10K, happening on May 11, 2025, gives runners a short yet scenic route starting at Naseby Village Hall, ideal for all abilities. Go Beyond Challenge organizes the event with hydration stations and navigation support, ensuring a smooth race experience.
How long is the Shires and Spires 10km?
The Shires and Spires 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Shires and Spires 10km take place?
The Shires and Spires 10km takes place in Naseby, Northampton, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Shires and Spires 10km?
Runna classifies the Shires and Spires 10km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Shires and Spires 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Shires and Spires 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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