Shropshire Way 80K Festival
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Event overview
The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a trail running and walking event at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, Shropshire (SY7 9RS) on Saturday 18 April 2026. The festival is a fundraiser for the charity Grow Cook Learn. Funds raised will support the charity’s education programme that teaches children from inner-city areas about how food is grown. Spaces are limited and entry is through an online entries system.
Distances and basic format
- 80 km (50 miles) with a 24-hour time limit.
- 42 km (Mammothon) with a 12-hour time limit.
- 21 km (Half Mammothon) with a 6-hour time limit.
- 10 km (Tusker’s 10K) with a 4-hour time limit.
Course and services
All routes are hilly and pass over Shropshire Hills summits, Iron-Age hillforts, ancient drovers’ routes, woodlands and market towns. Entry fees include free parking, food and drink at checkpoints, first-aid services, a rescue vehicle, trackers for the two longer events, a certificate of achievement and a festival memento. Results from previous years are published by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
