Shropshire Way 80K Festival
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Event overview
The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a one-day trail event at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, Shropshire, on 18 April 2026. The festival brings together runners and walkers on routes that pass hill summits, Iron-Age hillforts, ancient woodland, drovers' routes and market towns. The festival is organised by Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre and operated by the charity Grow Cook Learn.
Routes
- SW80K - 80 km (also listed as 50 miles), 24 hour limit
- Mammothon - 42 km (26 miles), 12 hour limit
- Half Mammothon - 21 km (13 miles), 6 hour limit
- Tusker’s 10K - 10 km (6.5 miles), 4 hour limit
Support, services and refreshments
Entry fees include free parking, local food and drink, first-aid services, a rescue vehicle, trackers for the two longer events, a certificate and a festival memento. Event food offerings noted include regional items such as Fidget Pies, beef stew served on the route, local cheeses and Bara Brith. Vegetarian and vegan options are provided.
Entry and charity
Entries opened 22 August 2025 and close 13 April 2026. Entry fees listed are: SW80K £65, Mammothon £45, Half-Mammothon £30, Tusker’s 10K £20. The festival raises funds for Grow Cook Learn; 2026 fundraising supports the charity’s education programme teaching children from inner-city areas about food production. There were 240 participants registered at the time of the listing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
