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Cardington Cracker

Name: Cardington Cracker
Start: 2025-12-07
End: 2025-12-07
Location: Cardington

Cardington, United Kingdom • 7 Dec 2025

The Cardington Cracker is a popular fell running event organized by Telford Athletic Club, taking place annually in December. The race covers a distance of 14.5 km with a total ascent of 793 meters, set in the scenic hills of Shropshire. Participants are required to pre-register, and there is a limit of 250 entries due to high demand.

The course is marked and marshalled, but runners must carry mandatory FRA kit throughout the race. The event emphasizes safety and environmental considerations, encouraging car sharing for limited parking. Water is available at the finish, but not on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Cardington

Race information

Website

14 km

793 m+

14.5km

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

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