Shropshire Way 80K Festival

Craven Arms, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a multi-distance trail event held in the Shropshire Hills. The event is a fundraiser for the charity Grow Cook Learn, with money raised supporting its education programme.

Event Distances

The festival offers four distinct distances:

  • SW80K: An 80 km route with a 24-hour time limit. The trail passes through Shropshire’s highest peaks, ancient woodlands, market towns, hillforts, castles, and river valleys.
  • Mammothon: A 42 km trail marathon with over 1000m of elevation and a 12-hour time limit. The route includes local food and drink at checkpoints.
  • Half Mammothon: An off-road 21 km half marathon with 650m of elevation and a 6-hour time limit.
  • Tusker 10K: An off-road 10 km run or walk with a 4-hour time limit.

The event takes place on a Saturday in early April and sees hundreds of participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

80 km
Shropshire Way 80k
Marathon
Mammothon
Half Marathon
Half Mammothon
10 km
Tusker 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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