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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 provisional fell race held in Church Stretton on 14 May 2025. Registration is on the day at Church Stretton Cricket Club, 9A Lutwyche Rd, Church Stretton, SY6 6AT. Entry fee is £7 and entry is on the day only.

The main course distance is 5.6 km with a total ascent of 268 m. The event is listed in category AS. Junior arrangements include younger runners; over 14s may take part in the main race and there are shorter courses for younger age groups.

Distances

5.6 km main course
Over 14s may enter main race
Shorter courses available from age 10 and age 12

No safety pins are used for this event. Course records are listed as male 00:22:09 (2004) and female 00:25:25 (2019). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Church Stretton

Race information

Website Registration

6 km

Caradoc Classic

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

Trail runs nearby

Wednesday May 6

Sheinton Steeplchase

Cressage

5 km

A provisional cross-country on 6 May 2026 covering 5.3 km with 100 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £10 and this edition is announced as the race's final running.

Thursday May 7

Chirk Castle Spring Relay

Chirk

2 mi

6 mi

A three-person relay at Chirk Castle on 7 May 2026 where each runner covers an approximately 2 mile lap. Categories include male, female, mixed and juniors aged 14 to 17, with category prizes and online results.

Saturday May 9

Apocalypse Ultramarathon

Four named loops add to 50 miles in Church Stretton, with choices from 10 miles to the full 50 miles and a rolling 16 hour buffet at the central HQ. The event allows loops in any order and direction for a variable distance challenge.

Saturday May 9

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Weston Park

Weston-under-Lizard

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

5 km

A 5k obstacle course at Weston Park on 09 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over paths, tracks and grass. The event supports fundraising, includes on-course marshals, and provides refreshments, toilets and parking.