The Piece of Cake Trail Run
Church Stretton, United Kingdom • 11 Jul 2026
The Piece of Cake Trail Run
The event takes place on 11 July 2026 in Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire. It is organised by How Hard Can It Be Events and offers multiple distance options:
- 10 km
- 13.1 miles (half marathon)
- 26.2 miles (marathon)
The half marathon is one loop; marathon entrants run the same loop twice. The route passes through National Trust land on the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd.
Course and logistics
The start and finish are in Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust tea rooms. The course will be fully marked and a GPX file is supplied as a backup. Runners are required to carry a rucksack with at least 500 ml of water and a basic first aid kit. There is a seven-hour cutoff for the full marathon, and runners must complete the first lap by 12:30 PM to be allowed a second lap. Aid stations are provided on the course and marshals will be on duty. Entry fees listed on the event page include:
- Marathon: £40.00 - £42.00
- Half Marathon: £36.00 - £37.00
- 10 km: £28.00 - £30.00
Carding Mill Valley is about a mile from Church Stretton train station. A parking charge of £6.00 per vehicle applies, payable by coins or by the phone number on the machines. The event also includes a medal and a cake competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.