Icing On The Cake

Church Stretton, United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026

Event

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event on 31 January 2026 at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG. It is organised by How Hard Can It Be Events. Listed entry fees range from £28 to £40. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.9 from 12 reviews and includes a cake competition.

Distances and entry

  • 26.2 miles - full marathon (entrants aged 18 and over)
  • 13.1 miles - half marathon (entrants aged 17 and over)
  • 10 km - 10k (entrants aged 16 and over)

Course and logistics

The routes run on the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd and include National Trust land, with start and finish at Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust tea rooms. The course is fully marked; participants are asked to carry a map, a rucksack, at least 500 ml of water and a basic first aid kit. Entry price includes a medal and access to aid stations on the course. Parking is available in the valley for approximately £5 per car. Church Stretton train station is within about one mile of the event location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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