Foxton Hound Ultra
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Foxton Hound Ultra
The Foxton Hound Ultra offers two trail distances that run through countryside and villages surrounding Market Harborough, following much of the Harborough Round long distance footpath across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The routes pass places of interest including Houghton on the Hill, West Haddon, Coton, Stoke Albany, Foxton Locks, the Naseby battlefield and the Kelmarsh Tunnel on the Brampton Valley Way.
Distances
- 50k
- 100k
Both routes include notable elevation changes with runnable downhills and are waymarked with ribbons and arrows. GPX files and written route instructions are available, but runners are expected to be able to self navigate in case markings are removed or tampered with.
Cut offs and rules include an 18 hour cut off for the 100k with progressive checkpoint cut offs from Checkpoint 3, and a 12 hour finish cut off for the 50k. Pacers are permitted on the 100k from Checkpoint 5. No crews or spectators are permitted in Cottesbrooke village or at the Elkington water station.
On course support includes seven checkpoints for the 100k (three for the 50k), volunteers offering hydration and food, hot food at specific checkpoints on the 100k, and professional first aid at the start and finish. Tracking and timing use supplied trackers issued at registration and taped to a hydration vest strap; trackers must be returned after finishing.
Mandatory kit includes a charged mobile with key numbers, a 1 litre water container, survival blanket, head torch with spare batteries, waterproof jacket, whistle, long sleeved base layer or fleece, a personal cup, and reflective items plus hat and gloves for the 100k. Prizes include trophies for the top three male and female finishers and a finisher medal for all. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
