Shropshire Way 80K Festival
Craven Arms, United Kingdom • 18 Apr 2026
Shropshire Way 80K Festival
The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is located at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms. This event features a selection of routes through the Shropshire Hills, passing over summits, Iron-Age hillforts, and ancient drovers' routes. The courses traverse ancient woodland and local market towns, with hilly terrain throughout.
Participants can choose from four different distances:
- 80 km (approx. 50 miles) to be completed within 24 hours.
- 42 km (approx. 26 miles) trail marathon with a 12-hour limit.
- 21 km (approx. 13 miles) with a 6-hour limit.
- 10.5 km (approx. 6.5 miles) with a 4-hour limit.
The event provides various services including first-aid, rescue vehicles, and free parking for participants. Electronic trackers are utilized for the two longest distances. The registration fee also covers a certificate of achievement and a festival memento.
Local catering is a central feature of the festival, with food stations serving regional specialties such as Fidget Pies, beef stew, local cheeses, sausages, and home-made Bara Brith. Vegetarian and vegan dietary requirements are accommodated. Finishers of the 80 km distance are also provided with a breakfast upon completion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.