Shrewsbury Half Marathon
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The Pareto FM Shrewsbury Half Marathon & Metric Half Marathon 2026
The event takes place on 27 September 2026 at the West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury SY1 2PF and is organised by Shrewsbury Half Marathon. Two road race distances are offered:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- Metric Half Marathon - 13.1 km / 8.14 miles
Both courses start and finish at the West Mid Showground and run through central Shrewsbury. The route showcases town highlights, including the Welsh and English Bridges, Kingsland, Porthill, Coleham, The Quarry, Frankwell, and the town centre with medieval buildings and distinctive street names. The Metric Half routes in particular follow the River Severn and cross both bridges.
Entries include a technical race souvenir t-shirt with ladies and men’s fit options, a bespoke metal finisher medal, free official race photos, chip-timed results on a measured UKA-licensed route, race treats at the finish, and convenient onsite parking. The Half Marathon entry also lists pacers. There is an eco option to plant a tree instead of receiving a finisher’s t-shirt.
Age requirement is 17 years or older on race day. Transfers to other runners are accepted until 23:59 on Sunday 6 September 2026; there are no deferrals. Cut-off times are 2 hours 45 minutes for the Half Marathon and 2 hours 20 minutes for the Metric Half; participants must be able to complete the event within these limits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
