The Piece of Cake Trail Run
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The Piece of Cake Trail Run
The Piece of Cake Trail Run returns to Carding Mill Valley in Church Stretton, Shropshire, offering a choice of trail distances through the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd. Runners can enter one lap or two laps of the same route depending on distance.
Distances offered:
- 10K
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 26.2 miles (Marathon)
The route passes National Trust land and has its start and finish in Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust tea rooms. The course is fully marked and a GPX file is supplied as a backup for navigation. Participants are expected to carry a rucksack with a minimum of 500 ml of water and a basic first aid kit.
The event includes well stocked aid stations on course and a finisher medal. Marshals are present along the route. Carding Mill Valley is close to the town of Church Stretton, with a train station within about a mile of the start. The event also features a cake competition for entrants to bring a bake for judging. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
