Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon
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About the race
The Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon are point-to-point trail races that follow the Three Shires Way through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The routes run along bridleways and ancient woodlands, include a loop around Grafham Water, and finish at Marlow Park, Grafham Water. GPX files are available for both routes.
Distances
- 50 Mile Ultra
- Marathon
Both races are licensed by the TRA and held under UKA rules. Entries are priced at £75 for the 50 mile event and £40 for the marathon, with a £2 discount for runners who are members of a UK Athletics affiliated club. Minimum ages are 20 years old for the 50 mile event and 18 years old for the marathon. Entry transfers close seven days before the event. No pacers are permitted.
Cut-off times are 14 hours for the 50 mile race and 8 hours for the marathon, with progressive checkpoint cut-offs. On-course support includes volunteers providing hydration and nutrition at aid stations and professional first aid at the start and finish. Tracking and timing are provided by Open Tracking; runners are issued trackers at registration and must return them after the race.
Mandatory kit requirements include a fully charged mobile phone with race emergency numbers, a water bottle or bladder with at least 1 litre capacity, a survival blanket, a whistle, and a personal cup. For the 50 mile race, a long sleeved base layer or fleece top and reflective top or bands are required. Trail shoes are advisable and a waterproof jacket is suggested.
Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each race and all finishers receive a commemorative event medal. Race merchandise can be pre-ordered before the event; items are not available to buy on race day. The event supports local foodbanks and offers entrants the opportunity to donate to those causes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
