Smartt Smasher 10k

Calne, United Kingdom • 15 Feb 2026

Event details

The event takes place on 15 February 2026 and is Race #7 of the Wiltshire Off Road Race League. It is a flat, multi-terrain, traffic-free 10k course on the national cycle network running from Calne to Stanley, near Chippenham. The course is an out-and-back route and is described as well marshalled throughout. The race HQ is at Marden House, SN11 0JJ, with the start and finish located close by. The main race is accurately chip timed.

Entries, distances and prizes

  • 10k
  • 1 mile (Fun Run, under 17s)

Entry places are limited. Stated capacities are 250 places for the 10k and 100 places for the 1 mile fun run. Closing dates shown are 12 February 2026 for the 10k and 13 February 2026 for the fun run. Entry fees for the 10k are listed as £21.00 affiliated and £23.00 unattached, with discounted early entry fees shown; the fun run fee is £5.00. On-the-day entry fees are listed if places remain. A service fee of 4% (minimum 50p) applies to each sign-up.

Prize categories include men’s and women’s 1st to 3rd, first veteran male and female in 40/50/60/70 age groups, first male and female teams of three, and prizes for boys and girls in the fun run. All finishers receive a memento. The Chris Kempson Cup is awarded to the school with the most athletes competing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
Smartt Smasher 10k
Smartt Smasher 1 Mile Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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