Cardington Cracker

Cardington, United Kingdom • 7 Dec 2025

Event details

The Cardington Cracker is organised by Telford Athletic Club and is based at Cardington Village Hall, Cardington, Near Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7JZ. The race is an FRA AM category event with a distance of 14.5 km and total ascent of 793 m. Entry is pre-register only via SiEntries, with an entry limit of 250 and use of a waiting list when the field is full. The minimum age for the event is 19. Entry fee is listed as £9. Race numbers and dibbers must be collected on the day and dibbers returned after the race.

Course and logistics

All competitors must carry the required full FRA kit throughout the race. The route is marked and marshalled except for the descent off the first hill, The Lawley. There are some short road sections and three road crossings; traffic awareness is advised. The course can be wet in December and shoes with good grip are recommended. Water is provided at the finish only; a table will be available at the finish for personal drinks. Parking is limited - only official car parks should be used and car sharing is advised. If a runner retires they must inform a marshal or finish official and return their dibber. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
793 m+
14.5 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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