Shires & Spires has something for everyone – Enter NOW!

Think running isn't for you - think again!We believe this sport is for EVERYONE - just take the example of the amazing Simon Richards, a blind runner who completed a marathon untethered at our Shires & Spires event last year...

Could robot-racers signal the end of human pacers?

Earlier this week, my eye was drawn to an article about the world's first robot half-marathon, set to take place in Beijing.There are several places the mind goes when accosted with such news, but as a race director I'm never one to ignore a potential...

Be part of the Shires & Spires Festival of Running 2025

Featuring races from 10k to 35 miles, offering spectacular views of the Northamptonshire countryside and boasting a base at one of the most significant sites in British history, there is already a lot to get excited about when it comes to our Shires & Spires...

Dirt Run Round 1 January 2024
Dirt Runs provide the local link we need to find fun on the run

As we move ever closer to marathon season and runners start to compete in longer distances and up their training, I wanted to look back on the flying start to the running year we have already seen at Go Beyond Challenge.Not only have we seen the...