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Shropshire Way 80K Festival

Craven Arms, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a challenging trail running and walking event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, England. Taking place in early April, it attracts hundreds of participants who experience the area's rich food, history, and landscape. The festival features multiple distances: the 80km SW80K with a 24-hour limit, the 42km Mammothon marathon with a 12-hour limit, the 21km Half Mammothon with a 6-hour limit, and a 10km Tusker run/walk with a 4-hour limit. Routes traverse Shropshire’s highest peaks, ancient woodlands, castles, and river valleys, offering stunning scenery and local hospitality. The event supports the Grow Cook Learn charity, funding educational programs about food growing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Craven Arms

Race information

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80 km
42 km
1000 m+
Mammothon 42 Km
21 km
650 m+
Half Mammothon 21 Km
10 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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