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May The Fourth Be With You (Original)

Church Stretton, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

May the Fourth be with you (original) : Event details

How Hard Can It Be Events stages the "May the Fourth be with you (original)" race, with the next scheduled date shown as 02/05/2026. Entrants can choose between a half marathon or a full marathon. Each lap measures 13.1 miles, so the distances are:

  • Half marathon: one lap of 13.1 miles
  • Marathon: two laps (total 26.2 miles)

Entries for the main race are limited to 200. A virtual race option takes place during the week of May 4th. The course runs from Carding Mill Valley over the Long Mynd and the surrounding Shropshire hills. The organiser provides well-stocked aid stations and course marshals, and a finisher medal is awarded to all finishers.

Location and race headquarter

Race headquarters are at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6JG. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Church Stretton

Race information

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