May The Fourth Be With You (Original)

MAY
2
2026
A trail event on 2 May 2026 at Carding Mill Valley offering a half marathon (one 13.1-mile lap) or a full marathon (two laps). Entries for the main race are limited to 200 and a virtual option runs the week of May 4th.
26 miles 13 miles

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May the Fourth be with you (original)

The event is scheduled for 2 May 2026 at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, in the Shropshire Hills. It offers a choice of half marathon or full marathon distances on a looped course across the Long Mynd.

  • Half marathon - one lap of 13.1 miles
  • Marathon - two laps of 13.1 miles

Each lap follows terrain on the Long Mynd and surrounding Shropshire hills. Aid stations are provided on course and marshals are present. Finishers receive a medal. Entries for the main race are limited to 200. A virtual race will take place during the week of May 4th. Entry fees are listed from £36 to £42. The marathon has a seven hour cut-off. The race headquarters is at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon