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The Snickerthon

Name: The Snickerthon
Start: 2025-06-22
End: 2025-06-22
Location: Burntwood

Burntwood, United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2025

The Snickerthon is a multi-distance running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre. Participants can choose from approximately 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon distances, running multiple laps around the scenic, relatively flat course. The event features aid stations with refreshments, and finishers receive a special medal and a Snickers Bar.

The course passes through beautiful park scenery, including potential wildlife sightings like wild deer. Facilities such as a café, toilets, and a children's park are available. The event aims to challenge runners while providing a fun, community-oriented atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Burntwood

Race information

Registration

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k (ish)

5 km

5k (ish)

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

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