Cardington Cracker
Cardington, United Kingdom • 7 Dec 2025
Event information
The Cardington Cracker is organised by Telford Athletic Club and is scheduled for 7 December 2025. The race is listed as provisional and uses pre-registration through SiEntries. Entry details on the SiEntries listing include an entry fee of £9.00, a minimum age of 19, and an entry limit of 250. Race headquarters is at Cardington Village Hall, Cardington, Near Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7JZ. The event is classed as an FRA AM category race.
Course and logistics
The course is 14.5 km with a total ascent of 793 m. The route is marked and marshalled except for the section off the first hill, The Lawley, which follows the spine of the hill. There are some short road sections and three road crossings. The course can be wet in December; shoes with plenty of grip are advised. All runners must carry the required full FRA kit for the race. Race numbers and dibbers are collected on the day; competitors must bring their own pins and return dibbers after finishing or on retirement. Water is provided at the finish only; a table will be available for personal drinks. Parking in the village is limited and must be in official car parks. If a competitor retires, they must inform a marshal or the finish officials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.