Mar

22

2026

Milton Keynes, England (United Kingdom) - "Twin Lakes 20". Stunning Race Location. The Twin Lakes 20 is a stunning 10-mile or 20-mile race that will prepare you for your Spring half/marathon experience without having to run on your own. You can enjoy the incredibly scenic, superfast, and traffic-free course through the stunning Milton Keynes countryside. Lapping two beautiful lakes, following the picturesque River Ouzel and the Grand Union Canal, you’ll never be far from the water! The course is multi-terrain with about 80% on cycle paths with some gravel paths and the remainder on the canal towpath. Enter the 20-mile distance and only run 10 miles on race day and you will still get your tee and medal! The Twin Lakes 20 is a friendly event organised by Dirt Running with more than 10 years of running event experience, making sure you have the best day possible. Please help raise funds for Willen Hospice! www.twinlakes20.com

Apr

11

2026

Brixworth, England (United Kingdom) - "The Rosebud Marathon". The route is approximately 60% trail and 40% on road. The Race registration and finish is hosted by the Brixworth Country Park with plenty of room for parking, and only 20 minutes drive from the M1 Motorway. The race is a single line with us providing transport to the start (for a small fee) making for easy planning and logistics. The route takes in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside with the Grand Union Canal and 14 pretty villages, towns and hamlets following parts of the Nene Way, the Midshires Way and the Northampton Round. There are 2 checkpoints at 9.5 miles approx. and 17.7 miles approx. with support from the local running community. The event is fully tracked and interactive so friends and family will be able to follow your progress from the comfort of their armchairs and also you can make sure that you are following the route! For anyone wanting to stay overnight, Northampton offers a wealth of hotels to suit all budgets. www.gobeyondchallenge.com/the-rosebud-marathon

Apr

11

2026

Brixworth, England (United Kingdom) - "The Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon". The Rose of the Shires Ultra is one of our flagship events, providing crazy runners with a sensibly priced race in the heart of Northamptonshire. This circular route will take you through an area renowned as the second garden of England OK Kent, you beat us to first place! Along the way, you will enjoy 54-miles of incredible scenery, country trails, roads and towpaths. Featuring around three-quarters trails with the rest being road, Rose of the Shires starts and finishes at Brixworth Country Park, where there is plenty of room for parking. Found just 20 minutes drive from the M1, this is the perfect starting point for a race which is really easy in terms of planning and logistics because of its one loop format. The route passes through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, including two stunning country parks, Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal and 21 pretty villages and towns. It winds its way along parts of the Nene Way, the Midshires Way and the Northampton Round. www.gobeyondchallenge.com/ultra-marathons/rose-of-the-shires-ultra

May

10

2026

Naseby, England (United Kingdom) - "Shires and Spires Multi Terrain Half Marathon". A multi terrain half marathon starting and finishing in the beautiful village of Naseby in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside with easy transport links. www.gobeyondchallenge.com/shires-and-spires-marathon-half-marathon-and-10k



 
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