Shropshire Way 80K Festival
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Shropshire Way 80K Festival 2027
The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a multi-distance event held in the Shropshire Hills with the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre at Craven Arms as the event base. The weekend takes place on 17 and 18 April 2027 and offers routes for runners and walkers across hilly terrain.
Distances and time limits:
- SW80K: 50 miles, 24 hour time limit
- Mammothon: 26 miles, 12 hour time limit
- Half-Mammothon: 13 miles, 6 hour time limit
- Tusker’s 10K: 6.5 miles, 4 hour time limit
All routes cross notable landscape features such as Shropshire Hills summits, Iron-Age hillforts, ancient drovers’ routes, ancient woodland and market towns. Event services included with entry are free parking, local food and drink, first-aid services, a rescue vehicle, trackers for the two longer events, a certificate of achievement and a festival memento. Food offerings highlight local products including Fidget Pies, beef stew served in a hill barn, local cheeses and sausages, and Bara Brith, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Participants include a range of walkers and runners, from those aiming for fast times to those focusing on completion within the time limits. Entry fees differ by event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
