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Caradoc Classic

Name: Caradoc Classic
Start: 2026-05-13
End: 2026-05-13
Location: Church Stretton

Church Stretton, United Kingdom • 13 May 2026

Caradoc Classic

The Caradoc Classic is a short fell race scheduled for 13 May 2026 in Church Stretton, Shropshire. The course distance is 5.6 km with a total ascent of 268 m and is categorised as AS. The race start is on Watling Street North in Church Stretton.

Entry is on the day only with a fee of £7 and the race is listed as provisional. Registration takes place at Church Stretton Cricket Club, 9A Lutwyche Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6AT. No safety pins are used for the event.

Junior arrangements are specified: runners over 14 years may compete in the main race, and shorter courses are offered for older juniors from age 10 and for 12 year olds. Other organisational details are handled by the event organiser and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Church Stretton

Race information

Website

6 km

Caradoc Classic

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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