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Name: Pint & Pork Scratchings 5
Start: 2026-06-09
End: 2026-06-09
Location: Epperstone

Epperstone, United Kingdom • 9 Jun 2026

Pint & Pork Scratchings 5

Pint & Pork Scratchings 5 is a charity trail run on 9 June 2026 that raises money for The Brain Tumour Charity. The event uses Nottinghamshire trails for a five mile course that starts and finishes in Epperstone. The route is described as undulating and features an early climb within the first mile.

The event returns to The Cross Keys pub. Dogs are not permitted on the course this year. Entry capacity has been increased to 375 runners and the listed entry fee is £14.00. At the time the information was recorded there were 297 participants entered.

For HP runners the race counts towards the Road League points tally. Prizes include Up & Running vouchers for first male and female, recognition for course records for both sexes, a crate of beer for the club with the most entrants, and assorted running items. Prizes will be awarded to positions that correspond to the published prize list.

Distance: 5 miles. Location: Epperstone, Nottinghamshire. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Epperstone

Race information

Registration

5 mi

5 Miles

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

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