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Rose of the Shires Ultra
Next edition: Saturday, 10 April 2027Brixworth Country Park, England
A circular 54-mile tour of Northamptonshire from Brixworth using cross-country trails, roads and canal towpath through Salcey Forest and the county's long-distance paths.
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Distance54 mi
Ascent706m
Climb / km8.1m
Cutoff13h 30m
Cutoff pace9:19/km
TechnicalityUnknown
EntryNot verified
FormatLooped
Next edition
10 April 2027
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Check the official race source (opens in a new tab)Race For You difficulty
4.3/ 10
Moderate
Moderate evidence confidence · 73% evidence coverage
This score is driven most by balanced overall demands. Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.35 points here and is capped at 0.70; a broad limit cannot erase extreme intrinsic demand. This is independent of the public Cutoff Pressure V2 band.
Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.
How the score works Distance, weighted 30 percent4.3 out of 10
Climbing, weighted 25 percent2.1 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent5.5 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent2.7 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent4.9 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
Expect long runnable canal sections where pace discipline matters more than technical skill.
trailroadcanalmixed
Climbing density
8.1m per km
A more useful comparison than total ascent alone: it shows how consistently the course asks you to climb.
Cutoff analysis
Very high pressure
To finish inside 13h 30m, the raw average required is 9:19 per kilometre (15:00 per mile), including every stop.
Raw pace9:19/km
PressureVery high pressure
Cutoff pressure compares the published time limit with distance, ascent and verified course demands. Lower pressure does not mean the race is easy. Raw pace includes checkpoints, food stops, navigation errors and any sleep; it is not a pacing plan.
Who this suits
First ultra?
There is not enough verified information to assess first-ultra suitability yet.
Navigation
partially marked
Do not assume closed-road-race levels of signage. Know the organiser’s navigation requirements and keep the official route available.
Exposure & kit
unknown kit
Some entrants may run into darkness depending on pace and start time. Prepare lighting even if your best-case plan finishes earlier.
Personal race predictor
Will you make the cutoff?
Use a previous result to estimate a realistic range for Rose of the Shires Ultra, your potential buffer and the biggest change in demand.
Practical detail
Support & logistics
Aid stations6 listed
StartBrixworth Country Park NN6 9DG
FinishBrixworth Country Park NN6 9DG
Support levelaid stations
Logistics are only shown where currently recorded. Confirm parking, transport, crew access and final aid-station plans with the organiser.
Latest verification
Trust the source, see the gaps.
Data PartialStarts 08:00 at Brixworth Country Park NN6 9DG. Official elevation is +2,315ft/+706m. The organiser does not expose a fee, so price remains null; a controlled secondary page shows £80 and may be retained only as supporting evidence. Exclude the relay and Rosebud Marathon.
- Successful source check
- 3 Sept 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 3 Sept 2026
- Official source
- Available
Still unverified: entry price.
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