Rose of the Shires Ultra and The Rosebud Marathon
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Rose of the Shires Ultra and The Rosebud Marathon
The events take place at Brixworth Country Park, Northamptonshire, on 10 April 2027. The programme includes a full ultra, a marathon that covers the final section of the ultra, and a relay option that splits the route into seven legs.
Distances
- 54 miles Rose of the Shires Ultra
- 26.2 miles Rosebud Marathon
- Relay legs 8.7 / 7.1 / 7.4 / 6.8 / 7.7 / 8 / 8.4 miles
The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a circular route from Brixworth Country Park. Approximately 36.4 miles are cross country trails, 15.6 miles are on roads, and 1.8 miles are canal towpath. Total elevation gain is +2315 ft and loss is -2315 ft. The course is waymarked but some navigation is required. Six checkpoints are provided, spaced about 6-8 miles apart, with water, snacks, and Go Beyond fruit cake. A progressive cut off over the route applies. Real time tracking is available via GeoTracks and a voice cue navigation app is offered as a resource.
The Rosebud Marathon covers the final 26.2 miles of the ultra route. It includes about 14 miles of cross country trails, 10.4 miles of roads, and 1.8 miles of canal towpath. Elevation gain is +1241 ft and loss is -1308 ft. Two checkpoints are sited at about 9.5 miles and 17.7 miles. Transport to the marathon start is available from Brixworth Country Park for a small fee.
Relay teams can choose 3, 4, or 7 person formats with the tracker acting as the baton. Both events require entrants to be over 18. Parking is available at Brixworth Country Park with charges applying. Mandatory kit includes trail shoes, mobile phone, water bottle, survival blanket, waterproof jacket, whistle and headtorch. Race numbers and course maps are collected at registration. Prizes are awarded to the first three male and female finishers in both events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
