Foxton Hound Ultra

15th Aug 2026

Approved TRA permit no.8382

The 100k & 50k Foxton Hound Ultras take runners on a journey through the beautiful countryside and villages that surround Market Harborough as they traverse the Harborough Round long distance footpath through Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. 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 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 on our website. 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. 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.