The Marton Mile

Princethorpe, United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2025

Event details

The Marton Mile is a community fundraising event on Sunday, 30 November 2025. It is a one-mile walk, jog, or run held on the Lias Line Greenway near Marton. The route is described as flat, off-road and paved, and traffic-free. The event is organised by a local resident from Church Street as part of personal fundraising in aid of the charity Shelter.

Participants may complete the mile at their own pace. The event is described as dog- and family-friendly and informal. It is limited to a maximum of 100 entrants.

Logistics

Location is the Greenway off Fields Farm Lane, Marton, Rugby, CV23 9RS, heading towards Hunningham High Bridge. There is no designated parking for the Greenway; on-street parking in Marton Village is about a 5-10 minute walk from the start. Attendees are asked to park considerately.

Entries close on 27 November 2025. Single entry fee is £4. Transfers, deferrals, and refunds are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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