Shropshire Way 80K Festival
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Shropshire Way 80K Festival : April 18, 2026
The Shropshire Way 80K Festival takes place at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, Shropshire (SY7 9RS) on Saturday 18 April 2026. The event is a fundraiser for Grow Cook Learn, the charity that operates the centre; funds raised in 2026 will support an education programme teaching children from inner-city areas about how food is grown. The festival brings together hundreds of runners and walkers and highlights local food, history and landscape.
Race options and event services
- 80 km - 24 hour time limit.
- 42 km - 12 hour time limit.
- 21 km - 6 hour time limit.
- 10 km - 4 hour time limit.
Entry fees listed for 2026 include free parking and vary by distance. Entry benefits include local food and drink at checkpoints, first-aid services, a rescue vehicle, trackers for the two longer events, a certificate of achievement and an SW80K Festival memento. Routes are hilly and pass over hill summits, Iron-Age hillforts, ancient drovers’ routes, ancient woodland and market towns. Food provided on course includes local specialties such as Fidget Pies, a beef stew in a hill barn, local cheeses and sausages, and homemade Bara Brith; vegetarian and vegan options are available. Entries were recorded opening 22 August 2025 and closing 13 April 2026, with entries noted during registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.