Ultra Running Hub Brixworth, United Kingdom · Saturday, April 10, 2027
Rose of the Shires Ultra 54
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 74 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54mi | 46 | Max Costley · 07:07:30 | Rowena Conway · 09:09:35 |
| 2025 | 54mi | 60 | Andrew Platt · 08:17:11 | Maryann Devally · 10:28:24 |
| 2024 | 54mi | 51 | Benjamin Shirley · 08:35:41 | Laura Swanton-Rouvelin · 09:07:20 |
| 2023 | 54mi | 59 | Richard Antrobus · 08:03:31 | Rachel Piper · 08:19:06 |
| 2022 | 54mi | 80 | David Green · 07:17:59 | Rachel Piper · 08:22:39 |
| 2021 | 54mi | 103 | Norbert Mihalik · 07:25:15 | Maryann Devally · 09:26:51 |
| 2019 | 54mi | 52 | Daniel Hendriksen · 08:38:49 | Helen Etherington · 10:06:48 |
The field shrank 23% between 2025 (60) and 2026 (46). 26% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 87 km of trail with 785 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 87 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 87 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 87 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 87 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Held in Brixworth, United Kingdom, the Rose of the Shires Ultra 54 pairs a runnable trail profile with a strict clock. A cut-off tighter than 90% of 50mi races—more generous than only 10%—demands a sustained pace of 9 minutes per kilometre across the entire 87 km distance to beat the 13-hour limit.
The loop gains 785 metres of elevation, averaging 9 metres of climb per kilometre as it routes runners through Brixworth Country Park, Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal towpath, and 21 villages. Surfaces split between 72% trail and 28% road, allowing for steady running that offsets the unforgiving time limit.
With 46 finishers in 2026, the event features a mid-sized start line: smaller than 51% of 50mi fields and bigger than 48%. Entry is set at 80 GBP for the April 2027 race, which marks the event's history extending from its 2019 debut across 7 recorded editions through 2026.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.