Foxton Hound Ultra

*From the organisers (correct at the time of publishing), please see the organiser’s website for the latest details.

Race information
Both races offer a challenge for seasoned ultra runners, as well as providing great stepping stones for those looking to go beyond marathon distance, 50k, or 50 miles, towards longer distances in the future.

The routes have some fantastic views, as well as places of historical and cultural interest, including Houghton on the Hill, West Haddon, Coton and Stoke Albany as well as visiting Foxton Locks, the Naseby Battle Field, and passing through the Kelmarsh Tunnel on the Brampton Valley Way.

Entries
Entries are now open on Let’s Do This, and are priced at £75 for the 100k and £50 for the 50k. Runners who are members of a club affiliated to UK Athletics receive a £2 discount.

Minimum age for entry is 20 years old on race day only.

The race cut-off time is 18 hours for the 100k, and there will be progressive cut-off times from Checkpoint 3 onwards. Details on the location of checkpoints and cut-off times can be viewed/downloaded here.

Pacers are permitted on the 100k route from Checkpoint 5 (Queens Head, Billesdon – 62.1k/38.6m).

The race cut-off time for the 50k is 9 hours at the finish; there are no checkpoint cut-offs.

Entries, and transfer of entries, will close 7-days before the event.

Start time/location
Registration will be open from 05:45.

The 100k race will start at 07:00. The 50k race will start at 08:00.

Race HQ, the start and finish is located at Winwick Hall, Winwick, Northants. NN6 7PD.

There is plenty of parking at the Race HQ.

The routes
Both routes enjoy some decent elevation, but there’s some lovely downhills as well to compensate! You can view the routes below and download the GPX files here:

Download 100k route
Download 50k route

(use the ‘More’ button, then ‘Export as FIle’ to download the GPX Track file).

The routes intersect with, and/or uses parts of, the following long-distance footpaths: The Jurassic Way, The Leicestershire Round, The Macmillan Way, The Midshires Way, The Richard the Third Trail, and The Uppingham Round.

Navigation
Both routes follow many of the long distance footpaths which make up the Harborough Round. There are GPX files available for you to download onto your watch/navigation device. (50k / 100k)

There are map books available for you to download and print for race day if you would prefer to read from a physical map. (50k / 100k)

For those who prefer written instructions, these will be available for the 50k route. (To follow)

Ultimately, the routes rely on self-navigation, but we will be marking some of the more ‘tricky’ sections with tape and arrows the day before the race, as well as sections where footpaths come on and off of the road. There is always a chance of the tape/arrows being removed/tampered with, so do not rely solely on the course markings to get you round.