Shropshire Way 80K Festival
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Shropshire Way 80K Festival
The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is an annual event held in April at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms. It brings together hundreds of runners and walkers to explore the landscape, history, and local food of the Shropshire Hills. The event serves as a fundraiser for the charity Grow Cook Learn, with proceeds supporting educational programs that teach children about food production.
The festival features four distinct off-road distances across a variety of terrains, including ancient woodlands, market towns, hillforts, castles, and river valleys. Participants can choose from the following options:
- SW80K: An 80 km route through high peaks with a 24-hour time limit.
- Mammothon: A 42 km trail marathon with over 1000 m of elevation and a 12-hour limit.
- Half Mammothon: A 21 km off-road course with 650 m of elevation and a 6-hour limit.
- Tusker 10K: A 10 km off-road run or walk with a 4-hour time limit.
Checkpoints along the routes provide local food and drink to participants. The courses are designed for both runners and walkers, with generous time limits provided for the shorter distances. The event starts and finishes at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, showcasing the scenery of this protected area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
