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Shepshed Seven

Name: Shepshed Seven
Start: 2025-11-02
End: 2025-11-02
Location: Shepshed

Shepshed, United Kingdom • 2 Nov 2025

The Shepshed 7 is an annual running event organized by Shepshed Running Club, scheduled for November 2, 2025. It features a scenic, traffic-free, two-lap course through Garendon Park countryside. The main race is a 7-mile challenge open to participants over 16, with prizes awarded in various categories for both men and women, including age groups and team awards.

The event also includes a fun run, with entries available on the day. Participants benefit from chip timing, refreshments, and a commemorative shirt. The race attracts runners of all levels, offering a competitive yet community-focused atmosphere amidst picturesque surroundings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East Midlands (England) Shepshed

Race information

Website

7 mi

7 Mile Race

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

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