Shropshire Hills 50 Ultra Challenge
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Shropshire Hills 50 Ultra Challenge
The event takes place on 18 September 2027 in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with basecamp at the Discovery Centre in Craven Arms. The main route is a 55 km loop that heads southwest on trails to Knighton at the Welsh border, passes through the village of Leintwardine, and approaches the finish with views of Stokesay Castle. The route includes about 1350 metres of climb. There are shorter options on the same weekend.
- 55 km main loop
- 27 km loop
- 10 km loop
The route is fully signed and supported with GPS tracking via the event app. Rest stops appear approximately every 12.5 km with major stops about every 25 km. Catering is provided at rest stops, including snacks, drinks, a picnic at 25 km for 50 km participants, and a finishers hot meal option for some entries. Medical cover includes doctors, paramedics, first aiders, podiatrists, and massage teams, plus mobile emergency medical support coordinated through a control room. A timing system scans participants at rest stops to log progress.
Event services listed include weekend camping, parking, shuttle transfers to nearby train stations, a solo start option, Ultra March and Trailblazerz options, and finish-line items such as a medal, finisher T-shirt, and a glass of fizz. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
