Icing On The Cake
Church Stretton, United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026
Event overview
The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event in the Shropshire Hills, based at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG. Routes run across The Long Mynd and through a National Trust area. The event offers multiple distances:
- Full marathon - 26.2 miles
- Half marathon - 13.1 miles
- 10k
The half marathon is one loop; marathon entrants run the same loop twice. The course is fully marked, but participants are asked to carry a map of the area.
Practical information
Participants are required to carry a rucksack, at least 500 ml of water, and a basic first aid kit. There is a seven-hour cut off for the full marathon; runners must meet the organiser’s lap-time requirement to continue to a second lap. Race headquarters are at Carding Mill Valley, near the National Trust tea rooms. Church Stretton train station is within about one mile of the start. Parking is available in the valley for approximately £5 per car.
Entry fees are listed from about £28 to £40 depending on distance. The price includes a medal and access to well stocked aid stations on course. Marshals are provided, and a cake competition is held alongside the races. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.9 from 12 reviews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.