Foxton Hound Ultra
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Event
The Foxton Hound Ultra is an off-road event organised by Race Harborough on 15 August 2026. It offers two distances:
- 50k
- 100k
Both routes follow sections of the Harborough Round long-distance footpath and pass through countryside and villages around Market Harborough in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, including Foxton Locks, the Naseby Battlefield and the Kelmarsh Tunnel. The routes also use parts of the Jurassic Way, Leicestershire Round, Macmillan Way, Midshires Way, Richard III Trail and Uppingham Round. Both races are licensed by the TRA and held under UKA rules.
Entries and cut-offs
Entry prices are listed at £75 for the 100k and £50 for the 50k; UKA-affiliated club members receive a £2 discount. Minimum age is 20 years on race day. The 100k has an overall cut-off of 18 hours with progressive checkpoint cut-offs from Checkpoint 3. The 50k has a 9-hour finish cut-off and no checkpoint cut-offs. Crews or spectators are not permitted in Cottesbrooke village or at the Elkington water station. Pacers are allowed on the 100k from Checkpoint 5.
Course support and navigation
There are 7 checkpoints/aid stations on the 100k and 3 on the 50k. Aid stations provide fruit, snacks, Tailwind, water and Coke, with vegetarian/vegan options; hot pasta is provided at Checkpoint 4 and soup at Checkpoint 7 (100k). Professional first aid will be available at the start and finish and with course access. GPX files and written route instructions are provided for both distances.
Mandatory kit and prizes
Mandatory kit includes a charged mobile phone, 1-litre water container, survival blanket, head torch with spare batteries, waterproof jacket, whistle and a long-sleeved base layer or fleece. Runners must bring their own cup. Reflective top/bands, hat and gloves are required for the 100k. Prizes are given to the top three male and female finishers in each race and all finishers receive an event medal. Course record times are listed for both distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
