Naseby 1645
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Event
Naseby 1645 is a road race held on 15 February 2026 and organised by Race Harborough. The course distance is 16.45 miles and it passes seven Battle of Naseby 1645 memorials and viewpoints. Minimum age for entry is 18 on race day. Entries and entry transfers close seven days before the event. Entry fees are listed between £32 and £34.
Location and logistics
Race headquarters, the start and finish, are at Naseby Village Hall, Haselbech Road, Naseby, Northampton NN6 6DE. There is no parking at the village hall. A free shuttle bus service operates from Market Harborough; the journey takes approximately 15 minutes each way. A drop off and pick up point will operate in Naseby and a bag drop area will be available inside the village hall.
Course and support
The route is unchanged from 2025, is run entirely on roads, and has a total ascent of 289 m. Many roads on the route will be closed to traffic. Water stations are located at about the 3, 6, 9 and 13.5 mile marks and at the finish. Headphones are not permitted except bone conductor types. A GPX file and a certificate of course accuracy and road race licence are available.
Prizes and charity
Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. All finishers receive a Naseby 1645 event medal. The 2026 race is held in aid of the Bruce Green Foundation, with a proportion of entry fees donated to the charity. Free digital race photos will be provided after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
