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South Shropshire Circular

Name: South Shropshire Circular
Start: 2025-02-22
End: 2025-02-22
Location: Minsterley

Minsterley, United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2025

The 42nd South Shropshire Circular is a challenging 27-mile running event set in the scenic South Shropshire countryside, starting and finishing at Clee Village Hall. Participants will navigate a route that remains undisclosed until the day of the event, featuring 5000 feet of ascent. The event includes four legs with three serviced checkpoints for refreshments, and a time limit of 10 hours.

Registration opens early in the morning, and a hot meal awaits participants upon their return. The event is organized by the LDWA - Marches Group and is designed for experienced runners, with specific equipment requirements for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Minsterley

Race information

Registration

27 mi

27 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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