Callow
Church Stretton, United Kingdom • 16 Nov 2025
Callow Fell Race : 16 November 2025
Callow Fell Race is organised by Mercia Fell Runners and takes place at Little Stretton, with race headquarters at Little Stretton Village Hall (SY6 6RE). Entry is available by pre-entry via SI Entries for £8, with limited on-the-day entries for £10. The event is WFRA registered and is the second counter in the Shropshire Fell Running Winter Series. Minimum age to enter is 18.
The course is 8.1 km with 762 m of ascent and is graded AS. The route starts near Little Stretton, includes four steep valley climbs and finishes on a fast descent. There will be a cut-off of 1 hour 15 minutes at Ashes Hollow after the descent off Yearlet; runners outside the cut-off will be asked to return and report to the finish via Ashes Hollow. Marshals and signage will be limited, so previous fell running or mountain experience is recommended.
Kit, parking and prizes
Full WFRA kit is mandatory: waterproof top and trousers with taped seams, hat (a buff counts), gloves, compass, whistle, food and drink as needed, map, and something to carry the kit (bumbag or rucksack). GPS devices are not permitted for navigation. A route map is available to download and a map may be sold for a donation.
Parking is limited; organisers request use of designated car parks and ask that competitors do not park near the church or in pub car parks. Prizes are offered for 1st, 2nd and 3rd men and women. Course records: male 0:51:10 (2023), female 1:00:10 (2015). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.