England, UK · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Shires & Spires
Shires & Spires is a 10K, half marathon, marathon, 19.1 miles / 30.7K (3/4 Marathon) and 35 miles / 56.3K Ultra event held in Northampton, England, UK. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 9, 2027.
- Race day
- May 9, 2027
- Location
- Northampton, England
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 9, 2027
- Location
- Northampton, England, UK
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 19.1 miles / 30.7K (3/4 Marathon), 35 miles / 56.3K Ultra
- Course
- 2051 ft gain
- Registration
- gobeyondchallenge.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 1742 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 3/4 Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 1335 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 35 Miles Ultra
- Loop course; Road surface; 2051 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Shires & Spires
Shires & Spires in Northampton.
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Shires & Spires: common questions
- When is the Shires & Spires?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 9, 2027.
- Where is the Shires & Spires held?
- In Northampton, England, UK.
- What distances does the Shires & Spires offer?
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 19.1 miles / 30.7K (3/4 Marathon) and 35 miles / 56.3K Ultra.
- How do I register for the Shires & Spires?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at gobeyondchallenge.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Shires & Spires?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from ultralist.co.uk, checked October 18, 2026).
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