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Rose of the Shires Ultra

Brixworth, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026

The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a scenic 54-mile ultra marathon held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The circular course features approximately 70% trails, including country paths, towpaths, and forest tracks, with the remaining 30% on roads. Runners traverse beautiful countryside landmarks such as Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and parts of the Nene Way and Midshires Way, passing through 21 villages and towns. The event includes six checkpoints offering refreshments and is fully tracked for real-time progress updates. A relay option divides the race into seven legs, and the Rosebud Marathon covers the final 26 miles of the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Brixworth

Race information

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54 mi
706 m+
Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 Miles
26 mi
378 m+
Rosebud Marathon 26.2 Miles
8 mi
Rose of the Shires Relay Race (7 Legs Varying From 6.8 to 8.7 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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