The Piece of Cake Trail Run
Church Stretton, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026
The Piece of Cake Trail Run
The event takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026 in Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire. Runners choose from three distances that follow routes across the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd.
- 10K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
The half marathon is one loop through rugged countryside. Marathon entrants run the same loop twice. The route passes National Trust land and the start and finish are located in Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust tea rooms. Church Stretton town and its train station lie within about a mile of the venue.
The course will be fully waymarked and a GPX file is provided as a backup navigation aid. Runners are expected to carry a rucksack with at least 500 ml of water and a basic first aid kit. The event includes well stocked aid stations on course and medals for finishers. Marshals are present along the route.
Additional on-site arrangements note a parking charge of £6 per vehicle payable at the car park. The event also features a cake competition where attendees may bring bakes to be judged. Entry prices vary by distance, with listed options between £30 and £42. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.