Ultra Running Hub Naseby, Northampton, United Kingdom · Sunday, May 9, 2027
Northants Ultra 35 Shires & Spires
Calculated from 56 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.8 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (35mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 74 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35mi | 103 | Thomas Brown · 05:08:48 | Kelsey Wiberley · 05:34:16 |
| 2025 | 35mi | 102 | Ryan C. Brown · 04:34:01 | Yvonne Aldred · 05:37:39 |
| 2024 | 35mi | 120 | Andrew Siggers · 04:28:59 | Victoria Broadbent · 06:32:23 |
| 2023 | 35mi | 82 | James Whetman · 04:26:15 | Elizabeth Phipps · 05:35:12 |
| 2022 | 35mi | 135 | David Green · 04:06:42 | Rachel Piper · 05:15:49 |
| 2021 | 35mi | 220 | Andrew Siggers · 04:08:41 | Amy Sarkies · 04:54:18 |
| 2020 | 35mi | 72 | Jack Chennell · 04:08:51 | Gill Fullen · 05:36:27 |
| 2019 | 35mi | 130 | Benjamin Shirley · 05:07:12 | Rachel Dench · 05:45:19 |
| 2018 | 35mi | 164 | Andrew Siggers · 03:59:29 | Julie Pickering · 05:29:54 |
| 2017 | 35mi | 166 | Norbert Mihalik · 04:25:26 | Melissa Arkinstall · 05:48:01 |
The field has held steady: 102 in 2025, 103 in 2026. 30% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (35mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 56 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 56 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 56 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 56 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Northants Ultra 35 Shires & Spires is a 56-kilometer trail race in Naseby, Northampton, United Kingdom, held in May. It has been organised by Go Beyond Challenge since 2017, with 10 editions run so far.
With 103 finishers in its latest 2026 edition, this race has a larger field than 79% of its 2651 peer 50k races. The 9-hour time limit translates to a 9.6 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is tighter than 80% of 1011 comparable 50k races. Runners will find a mix of trails and roads. Entry costs £60-65.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.