Mercia Handicap

OCT
25
2026
A 9 km fell race on the Long Mynd with 450 m of ascent, staggered handicap starts and entry on the day available for £10.

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Mercia Handicap

The Mercia Handicap is a fell race held on Plush Hill on the Long Mynd in the Shropshire/Welsh Borders on Sun 25 Oct 2026. The course covers 9 km (5.6 miles) with approximately 450 m (1476 ft) of climb and is listed as category BS. The venue grid reference is SO451964.

Runners start in a staggered format according to handicap. The minimum age for entry is 18. There are no junior races and team entries are not permitted. No male or female course records are listed for this event.

Pre-entry is not available. Entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10. Entry is handled by email contact with the organiser, with entry details to be provided by the organising club. The event has a permit and carries UK Athletics insurance through the FRA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Mercia Handicap

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