Rose of the Shires Ultra

Brixworth, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026

Rose of the Shires Ultra is a flagship 54-mile ultramarathon in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park near Northampton. The circular route takes in 36.4 miles of cross-country trails, 15.6 miles of road and 1.8 miles along a canal towpath, with roughly three-quarters on trails. Elevation gain is about 2,315 ft (with a similar descent). The course passes Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and sections of the Nene Way, Midshires Way and the Northampton Round through 21 villages. It features six checkpoints, live Geo Tracks tracking for supporters, and UTMB index status, all in a friendly, one-loop format. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

54 mi
706 m+
Rose of the Shires Ultra – 54 Miles
26 mi
378 m+
Rosebud Marathon – 26.2 Miles
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