Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon
Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Hanslope, Hanslope
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Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon
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The Three Shires Way is an iconic trail spanning from Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire. Choose between the 50 Mile or Marathon distances and experience the amazing nature this course has to offer.
50 Miles and Marathon
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026
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Hanslope, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Hanslope, Milton Keynes MK19, UK
Start times
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026
50 Miles: 8:00 AMMarathon: 10:45 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon
50 Miles
50mi
£68 - £70
Marathon
26.2mi
£38 - £40
50 Miles
50mi
£68 - £70
Marathon
26.2mi
£38 - £40
Route information
50 Mile Ultra and Marathon distance races through the quiet rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Bucks, Beds and Northants along the Three Shires Way.
Whether you’re stepping up in distance or looking for a decent challenge through wonderful countryside, both races are suitable for beginners and seasoned runners alike.
Being a bridleway the routes are well way marked, so navigation is made fairly easy (and we’ll mark any sections where you may need some help!)
You can download the GPX files using the links below:
(right click and select 'Save link as')
What's included
- Medals for all finishers
- Prizes for top 3 male and female finishers
- Free race photos
- Fully stocked aid stations
- First aid
How to get there
Hanslope, Milton Keynes MK19, UK
Get full directionsTransport to the Start
As both races are from point to point, we will be operating coaches from the Finish, at Marlow Park, Grafham Water, to the respective Start lines as follows:
50 Mile Ultra
Coach departs Marlow Park: 06:00
Coach arrives Hanslope Village Hall: 07:10
Marathon
Coach departs Marlow Park: 09:25
Coach arrives Yelden Village Hall: 10:00
You can book your place on the coaches, priced at £14, when making your entry. You can also add a place on the coach after you have made your entry by logging into your Let's Do This account (please note: Let's Do This will charge an admin fee if adding a coach place after you have made your entry).
Parking
Parking at the finish at Marlow Park, Grafham Water, Grafham, Huntingdon, PE28 0BH, will be available to runners at a reduced price of £5 for the day.
Getting dropped off
If you plan to get dropped at the start of the race, the start locations are as follows:
Hotels and Accommodation
Race Harborough has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
07:00 Registration opens (50 mile ultra)
08:00 50 mile race starts
09:30 Registration opens (marathon)
10:45 Marathon starts
18:45 Cut-off time - marathon
22:00 Cut-off time - 50 miles
Age Requirements
Runners of the 50 mile ultra must be aged 20 or older on the day of the event. Those entering the marathon must be aged 18 or older.
Start/Finish
Both races finish at: Marlow Park, Grafham Water, Cambridgeshire, with the 50 mile ultra starting from Hanslope Village Hall, Newport road, Hanslope, Milton Keynes. MK19 7NZ, and the marathon starting at Yelden Village Hall, Spring Lane, Yelden, Bedfordshire, MK44 1AT.
Cut-Off Times
The race cut-off time for the marathon event is 8 hours at the finish.
For those running the 50 miles, the cut-off will be 14 hours.
Details on the location of checkpoints and cut-off times can be viewed/downloaded here.
Navigation
There are GPX files available above for you to download onto your watch/navigation device. (50m/marathon)
Being a bridleway the routes are well way marked, so navigation is made fairly easy (and we’ll mark any sections where you may need some help!) 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. 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.
Kit List
Trail shoes are advisable as there will be a mix of terrain throughout, but the ground will likely be hard, so they are not required for grip.
The mandatory kit includes:
- Full charged mobile phone including the numbers of the Race Director and Race Medic
- Water bottle/Bladder capable of carrying a minimum of 1 litre
- Survival blanket
- Waterproof jacket (suggested)
- Whistle
- Our races are cupless, so you will be required to bring your own cup
- Long sleeved base layer or fleece top (50 miler only)
- Reflective top/bands (50 miler only)
- Hat and gloves (50 miler only)
- Headtorch (50 miler only) – sunset is due to be at 9:54pm
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