Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon

Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon

The event takes place on Saturday 20 June 2026 and offers two point to point trail races along the Three Shires Way through rural landscapes and ancient woodlands in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. The route links with the Swan’s Way, passes the county boundaries at Threeshire Wood and finishes with a loop around Grafham Water.

• 50 Mile Ultra: point to point route via Swan's Way and Three Shires Way.
• Marathon: starts at Yelden with finish at Grafham Water via 12.4 mile loop.

Both races are licensed by the TRA and held under UKA rules. Entry fees are listed at £70 for the 50 mile ultra and £40 for the marathon, with a small club member discount. Minimum ages are 20 for the 50 miler and 18 for the marathon. Race cut off times are 14 hours for the 50 mile and 8 hours for the marathon. No pacers are permitted and entries close seven days before the event.

Logistics include coach transfers from the finish to the start lines for a fee and reduced price parking at the finish. On course support includes professional first aid, race volunteers and supplied checkpoints for hydration and nutrition. Mandatory kit requirements include a charged mobile with race contact numbers, at least 1 litre water capacity, survival blanket, whistle, long sleeved layer and reflective items for the 50 mile race, plus headtorch for the 50 mile. The event is cupless so runners must bring their own cup. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each race and all finishers receive an event medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.