Jingle Hells
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Event details
Jingle Hells is a fell race organised by Mercia Fell Runners Club on Sunday 21 December 2025 in Church Stretton, Shropshire/Welsh Borders. The event centre is the Church Stretton Scout Hut (Rectory Field, grid SO452938, postal code SY6 6DQ). The race distance is 10 km (about 6.2 miles) with approximately 1000 m of ascent. Entry is available by pre-entry via SI Entries or on the day. Entry fees are £8.00 for pre-entry and £10.00 on the day. Teams are not allowed and there are no junior races. The event has a permit and associated UK Athletics insurance from the FRA.
Course and safety
The route is a mix of established Long Mynd paths with some unique links, described and mapped by the organiser and fully marked where possible. Key navigation and control points include the Callow/Yearlet, Ashes Hollow, Balcony Path, Grindle summit (cut-off to the top of Grindle is 1 hour 30 minutes) and a return through Rectory Wood to the finish at Rectory Field. Competitors must carry full FRA kit for this race; required items listed by the organiser include waterproof top and bottoms, hat, gloves, emergency food, map, compass and whistle. SI dibbers are used at checkpoints and random kit checks will be carried out. Competitors must report retirements to the finish and surrender race number and dibber. Car parking is available at the main Church Stretton car park by the Co-op or responsibly in town. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
