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Race Guide
The Rosebud Marathon

Date / Time

Length

26.20 miles (42.2 km)

Description

BRAND NEW FOR 2024 – 26.2 miles of beautiful Northamptonshire country trails, roads and towpath. 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 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 9.8 miles approx. and 7.7 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!

Type of Race

Multi-Terrain

Venue

Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG

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Entry Fee

In Advance : £45.00 (affiliated) £45.00 (unaffiliated)

On the Day : £50.00 (affiliated) £50.00 (unaffiliated)

How to Enter

Click this button to enter the race online: Enter This Race

Entry Limit

500

Race Website

www.gobeyondchallenge.com/the-rosebud-marathon/

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