The Rosebud Marathon

Brixworth, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026

The Rosebud Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile race held in Northamptonshire, England, featuring a mix of approximately 60% trails and 40% roads. Starting at Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park near Northampton, the course traverses beautiful countryside, including canal towpaths and 14 villages, towns, and hamlets. The route offers varied terrain with 14 miles of cross-country trails, 10.4 miles of roads, and 1.8 miles of canal paths, with an elevation gain of about 378 meters. The event includes two aid stations with water and snacks, GPS tracking for real-time progress, and is supported by local running clubs. It is part of the Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
378 m+
The Rosebud Marathon 26.2 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Winwick Hall Trail Races, held at the scenic Winwick Hall Estate in Northamptonshire, offer fully marked and marshaled trail runs over 10k and 5k distances, plus a 2k children's fun run for ages 4-12. The courses feature varied terrain including grassland, country paths, and hard-packed trails,..

The Summer Midweek Race 3 - The Off-road One is part of the Tempo Summer Midweek Race Series held in Ilmington, UK, at the Ilmington Sports & Social Club. This event offers a unique off-road running experience, distinguishing it from the other road races in the series. Participants can enjoy a chall..

The Foxton Hound Ultra, held near Market Harborough, offers two challenging trail races of 100k and 50k distances through the scenic countryside and villages of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The routes follow the Harborough Round long-distance footpath, featuring notable landmarks such as Fox..

The Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler is a scenic trail running event held in the countryside around Clipston, near Market Harborough. The event features two distances: a half marathon and a 5-mile race, ideal for both experienced trail runners and beginners. The courses start and finish at Cl..

Thunder Races offers trail running events in Bedfordshire, featuring distances of 10km, 25km, and 50km to suit all skill levels. The races take place in scenic locations such as Harrold-Odell Country Park, showcasing a mix of runnable terrain including trails, forests, fields, riversides, towns, and..

UTMB Index

The Kingfisher Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile course through mature woodland, waterways, and open grassland, offering a scenic and relatively flat route mostly on stone pathways. Runners can choose their dis..