Type of Event: Marathon

This year we are back to anti-clockwise with our amazing running festival in the beautiful Northamptonshire village of Naseby (home of the famous battle) with something for everyone. We have a road 10K, a multi-terrain half marathon, a multi-terrain marathon and the legendary Shires and Spires 35 mile Ultra Marathon. All races start at the same time at Naseby Village Hall and finish in the same place too making for easy race logistics. This year is the first ever anti-clockwise edition of the 10K and half marathon leaving the course records to be claimed!

The 10K takes you on quiet country roads from Naseby down a steep hill towards Cottesbrooke along the quiet country estate rods before turning back up to Haselbech up a hill which you won’t forget for a while then onwards Naseby with a challenging undulating road to the finish.

The Multi-Terrain Half Marathon follows the marathon and ultra route before turning off at White House Farm to the picturesque village of Guilsborough and down hill past the Hollowell Reservoir. Its then on to the quiet estate roads towards Cottesbrooke and then a challenging hill up to Haselbech. A challenging undulating road will take you back to the finish in Naseby.

The multi terrain marathon gives you a welcome break from the standard road marathon with the course following much of the Ultra route without the extra 9 miles! It follows a 26.6 mile loop taking in the pretty villages and towns of Thornby, West Haddon, Long Buckby, Great Brington, Harlestone, Holdenby, Teeton, Creaton and Cottesbrooke and of course amazing country houses and stunning countryside. The finish is a challenging climb up to Haselbech and then on to an undulating road to the finish in Naseby

We also have Shires and Spires Ultra which is a 35 mile circular Ultra Marathon with a mixture of trails and roads. It starts and finishes at Naseby Village Hall and the route takes in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and country houses, Holdenby, Althorp (home of the Spencer family and final resting place of Princess Diana), and Cottesbrooke. At 35 miles it is ideal for first time Ultra Runners or those looking for a shorter challenge. The event is run in a clockwise direction on even years and anti-clockwise on odd years, both give you a different perspective on this scenic route. Which is harder? That’s for you to decide! We are proud to be a qualifying race for Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc with 2 Endurance points awarded by ITRA.

Prices:
Ultra Advance Race Place : GBP 50.00,
Multi Terrain Marathon : GBP 38.00,
Multi Terrain Half Marathon : GBP 31.00,
10K : GBP 22.00

Time: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Starting and finishing near the EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth, this beautiful, scenic route takes place in Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh. The route offers stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and panoramic views of the city.

Runners start on Queens Drive with a 200m downhill section before heading past the steep sides of Arthurs Seat on your right and Dynamic Earth, The Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace on your left. Continuing on towards the 1km mark you will pass St. Margaret’s Loch before starting the ascent around the east side of Arthurs Seat. As you continue the clockwise route around this famous old volcano, you will pass Dunsapie Loch at around 2.5km. Now on the far side of Arthur’s seat at 3km runners can enjoy spectacular views of Duddingston Loch below and across the southside of Edinburgh and beyond towards the Pentland Hills. Approaching the 4km marker you will enjoy a panoramic view of the City. The route then doubles back on itself along Duddingston Low Road at 5km and through Duddingston Village at 6km. The route joins the Innocent Railway Road through 7km and 8km and then heads back up onto Queens Drive. Passing the 9km it’s now downhill all the way, back through the Start Line again and the final 250m dash to the cheering crowds and the finish line on Holyrood Gait.

Prices:
Standard entry: GBP 31.00,
Club entry: GBP 29.00

Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Starting and finishing near EMF Hub at Dynamic Earth, this beautiful scenic route takes you around Holyrood Park in the heart of Edinburgh. The route offers stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and panoramic views of the city. Runners start on Queens Drive and after 0.5km the route passes St. Margaret’s Loch before starting the ascent around the east side of Arthur’s Seat before you pass Dunsapie Loch at around 2k.

On the far side of Arthur’s seat and approaching the halfway point, runners can enjoy spectacular views of Duddingston Loch below and across the southside of Edinburgh and beyond towards the Pentland Hills with the knowledge that the rest of the route is flat and downhill! As the route continues down the West Side of this famous old volcano you can enjoy the views of the steep slopes on your right and in the distance the cheering masses at the final turn. The last 250m section runs back through the Start Line and then turns left onto Holyrood Gait and the Finish Line.

Prices:
Standard entry: GBP 20.50,
Club entry: GBP 18.50

Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London. Fast and flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB. The course not only offers the chance to set a personal best, but also see some of the city’s iconic landmarks.

For more information and a route map, please see the website.

The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second largest marathon in the UK, behind only London. Fast and flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or you are looking for a PB. The course not only offers the chance to set a personal best, but also see some of the city’s iconic landmarks.

For more information and a route map, please see the website.

URL:
Inquiries: https://go.evvnt.com/443240-2?pid=5564

On Sunday May 30, 2021 at 10:00 am (ends Sunday May 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm)

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

Prices:
Standard entry: GBP 62.0,
Club entry: GBP 59.5

Man vs Coast returns to the most famous coastline in the British Isles. Our breathtaking 25 mile route takes in high cliffs, brooding moorland, picture-perfect, beaches, crashing waves, big swells, rough-hewn rocks, water jumps, short swims and a few cheeky surprises. This is one for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.

Bring your family, bring your mates. Enjoy Cornwall in the height of summer. From our base near Penzance and with a stunning Start-line at St Michael’s Mount, the route will weave its way coast to coast from one side of the Cornish peninsula to the other, taking in a course that is exciting beyond belief.

*This is a running event, not a swimming event however you will certainly get wet. All of the swim sections are short and can be bypassed if you wish.

The course will follow the North Downs Way trail on an out / back route all the way to the Boxhill lookout point, the course will be one out and back lap for the half marathon and two out and back laps for the marathon.The trail is undulating and varied throughout with some lovely scenery along the way too. Course conditions and the weather at this time of the year can be warm so this will be a challenging trail run, with a unique horse brass medal to reward all finishers.

Venue Information:
This challenging half marathon / marathon route will start near the Reigate Hill Car Park (Surrey) in a small field adjacent to the North Downs Way trail.Both courses entail running on lovely forested undulating trails all along the North Downs Way out towards the Betchworth Lime Quarry then onwards to the Boxhill lookout where the half marathon and marathon turnaround points will both be. The half marathon will comprise of one lap of this out and back course and the marathon route will be two laps. The terrain is comprised of a mixture of challenging uphill assents or descents on these sandy and rutted trails offering the runner spectacular views throughout.

Course Marking / Signage:
Both routes will be very well marked throughout with Hermes Running pink / black chevron fixed directional signage all along the run routes. The courses will be also be well marshalled at the respective check points located at Pebblesdown Road and the Boxhill lookout which is also the turnaround point for the half and full marathon, these two checkpoints will be very well stocked.

Distances:
There are two variations to the course, the half and the marathon: The Half Marathon is 13.1 miles The Marathon is 26.2 miles

Please contact us at info@hermesrunning.com with any questions! See the website for full info and FAQ’s.

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/697615-0?pid=5564

Time: 09:00 to 16:30

Category: Sports / Leisure | Running

Price:
Registration starts from: GBP 32.00

LAST EVER Man vs Lakes.

For 2021 we’re bringing back our classic Man vs Lakes day 1 ultra & introducing the opportunity to upgrade to our brand new 2nd day Sea to Scafell Summit.

This adventure run is like nothing you will have experienced. You will enter the Lake District by striking out with an audacious and surreal crossing of the quicksands of Morecambe Bay, before heading north through mountainous country on a rollercoaster running route that brings you to the foot of England’s most famous Lake. You then proceed higher into the hills and forests of the area and immerse yourself into the Lake itself, tackling short wades, swims*, slides, jumps and an amazingly bold floating assault course. A trademark Man vs “Vertical Kilometer” will push those quads to breaking point and help to rack up a whopping 4200ft of ascent before you psych yourself up for a “Swallows and Amazons” rope swing suspended from a crane. A final push takes you further in to the heart of Lakeland for a serene kayak loop on Lake Coniston just before you finish.

Marathon Route:
A flat scenic riverside trail marathon starting and finishing at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ.The course meanders along the Thames Path out to the far side of Canbury Gardens and then returns past the HQ and along the Thames Path trail as far as the Barn Elms Rowing Club turnaround point, returning past the HQ again to the far side of Canbury Gardens which is the final turnaround point, returning to finish at the YMCA HQ.

Half Marathon Route:
A flat scenic riverside trail half marathon starting and finishing at the YMCA Hawker Centre HQ.The course starts in the opposite direction to the marathon and meanders along the Thames Path out to the first turnaround point at the Kew Gardens car park, then returning past the race HQ and on towards Canbury Gardens just past the Boaters Inn Pub which is the final half marathon turnaround point, returning to finish at the YMCA HQ.

Course Marking / Signage:
Both routes will be very well marked throughout with Hermes Running pink / black chevron fixed directional signage all along the run routes. The courses will be also be well marshalled at both turnaround points and at the respective check points which will be well stocked.These courses are both flat and fast and have been accurately measured / registered by the official UKA course measurer, so we’re expecting some great PB’s.

FAQ’s https://www.hermesrunning.com/thames-meander-faq/

Please contact us at info@hermesrunning.com with any questions!

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/697621-0?pid=5564

Time: 10:00 to 16:30

Price:
Registration starts from: GBP 32.00

A stunning route that connects the azure waters of the Aegean with the rugged summit of the ‘home of the gods’ and one of the World’s most famous mountains – Mount Olympus

Ascend from sea level to the summit of Greece’s highest mount (2909m) on a route that takes you from the sea, through a dry river bed and then on beautiful trails up a stunning gorge to reach the slopes of Olympus herself, passing the evocative and serene ruins of the Monastery of Dionysus en route. Make your summit bid before descending to our cosy refugio for food, rest and big beers! The ent day you will hike out and finish your adventure, before being whisked to the coast for a well-earned night’s R and R on the azure beaches of the Aegean Sea.

This legendary mountain adventure race starts at sea level in the stunning Caernarfon Castle and weaves its way to the summit of Snowdon and down the other side into Dinorwic Quarry where we’ve thrown in an array of punishing obstacles. Including the infamous Vertical Kilometre, for you to tackle before you can cross the finishline victorious.

For over 10 years, intrepid #ratracers have been taking on our original Scottish adventure race and falling in love with the wild hills of the Highlands. This breathtaking 105 mile route takes in some of the most mysterious and wild locations in Scotland, run bike and kayak* past the historic Cawdor Castle, the legendary Loch Ness and the mountainous Glen Nevis and Glen Coe. This unforgiving Highland terrain and weather breeds tough folk and when you sign up to Coast to Coast you’ll find out why. Experience all the beauty and brilliance that Scotland has to offer in this epic journey over one day or two.

Take the chance to run into history when the city of Gothenburg turns 400 and enter the Göteborgsvarvet Marathon. It’s a once in a lifetime event! The race course is absolutely beautiful and whilst running you’ll take in the landmarks Gothenburg, the illustrious half marathon course as well as the beautiful parks and waterfront

We welcome you to the start line in Sweden on September 19th 2021.