Charles Darwin Day
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Charles Darwin Day
Charles Darwin Day is a running event held on International Charles Darwin Day in Shrewsbury, the town of his birth. The event offers multiple distance options:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
The event is hosted at Shrewsbury Sports Village on a purpose-built cycle track. Laps are traffic free and chip timed, which lets participants focus on running and on the company of other runners. The event is limited to 150 places.
Facilities at the sports village include access to a cafe, toilets, and changing and shower rooms. An aid station is available each lap and provides a range of drinks and snacks, supported by on-course marshals. All finishers receive a special Darwin Day medal.
The description above summarises the event format, location, and participant amenities as provided by the organiser. Registration options include separate entries for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
