Shropshire Historic 50K

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026

Shropshire Historic 50K

The Shropshire Historic 50K is the third race in the Shropshire 50 series. The route starts in Telford Town Park and finishes at Shrewsbury Quarry, and it passes a number of recognised historical sites across Shropshire.

The course runs past The Silkin Way, Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey, Much Wenlock Abbey, Wroxeter Roman City, Attingham Park, Shrewsbury Abbey and Shrewsbury Castle. The start line is located next to the visitors centre in Telford Town Park and the finish line is next to the Hercules statue at Shrewsbury Quarry, SY1 1JA.

Included services for participants are professional chip timing, five nutrition stations on the route, officially measured routes, and free photo downloads. A technical running T-shirt is offered at additional cost. A special segment medal is available; completing the Church Stretton 50K and the Shrewsbury 50K as well links the medals into a series award.

The event description focuses on route, landmarks, and participant services rather than competitive categories or entry procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Shropshire Historic 50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A provisional cross-country on 6 May 2026 covering 5.3 km with 100 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £10 and this edition is announced as the race's final running.

A 6.9 km running event at Ysgol Dinas Bran in Llangollen with 350 m of ascent. The course is partially marked, minimum age over 16, day-entry fee £5, with refreshments plus showers and changing available.

A three-person relay at Chirk Castle on 7 May 2026 where each runner covers an approximately 2 mile lap. Categories include male, female, mixed and juniors aged 14 to 17, with category prizes and online results.

Apocalypse Ultra in Church Stretton on May 9 2026 offers four distinct loops that can be combined into distances from 10 to 50 miles. The event features a 16 hour limit, HQ food, electronic timing and limited places.

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