Naseby 1645
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Event overview
The Naseby 1645 is a road race held on Sunday, 15 February 2026. The event distance is 16.45 miles and it passes seven Battle of Naseby 1645 memorials and viewpoints. Race HQ, start and finish are at Naseby Village Hall. The minimum age for entry is 18 on race day.
Route and support
The route is run entirely on roads and has a total ascent of 289 m. Many roads will be closed during the race. Water stations are provided at about the 3, 6, 9 and 13.5 mile marks, plus one at the finish. In line with UKA rules, headphones are not permitted other than bone conductor types. Race numbers contain timing chips and must be collected from registration on the morning of the event. A bag drop area for small labelled bags will be available inside Naseby Village Hall.
Entries and logistics
Entries are open on Let’s Do This. Entry fees are £32 for UKA-affiliated runners and £34 for unaffiliated runners. Entries and transfers close seven days before the event. There is no parking at Naseby Village Hall; a free shuttle bus service will operate from Market Harborough with an approximate 15 minute journey each way, and a village drop-off and pick-up point will be provided. Organisers advise entrants should be able to complete the distance within four hours.
Prizes, merchandise and charity
Trophies are awarded to the top three male and female finishers. All finishers receive a Naseby 1645 event medal. Pre-ordered technical t-shirts and hoodies are available up to three weeks before the event. The 2026 race will raise funds for the Bruce Green Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
