Shires and Spires
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About the race
Shires and Spires is a five-distance multi-terrain running event based in Naseby, Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall. It offers 10K road, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra. The route blends trails, footpaths, and roads, showcasing the Northamptonshire countryside and passing Holdenby House, Cottesbrooke, and Althorp.
The direction alternates each year, running anti-clockwise in odd years. The event features five aid checkpoints, GPS tracking, and a voice-navigation app to aid navigation, creating a festive, supportive atmosphere and a mini-festival of running for participants and supporters alike. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.