Shropshire Way 80K Festival
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Shropshire Way 80k Festival
The Shropshire Way 80k Festival is a multi-distance trail running and walking event in the Shropshire Hills, held on Saturday 17th April 2027. The festival brings hundreds of participants to the area and highlights local food, history and landscape.
The festival is a fundraiser for Grow Cook Learn, the charity that operates the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Funds raised will support the charity’s education programme teaching children from inner-city areas how their food is grown.
Course options include:
- SW80K: 80 km, 24 hour time limit, route through peaks, ancient woodlands and market towns
- Mammothon: 42 km, 12 hour time limit, about 1000 m elevation, full-distance trail marathon
- Half Mammothon: 21 km, 6 hour time limit, off-road half marathon, 650 m elevation
- Tusker 10k: 10 km, 4 hour time limit, off-road run or walk, hilly terrain
The event mentions local food and checkpoints on some routes and notes that spaces are limited; a waiting list exists. The festival is organised by Grow Cook Learn and connected to the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
