The Wild One: Multi Lap Marathon

The Wild One: Multi Lap Marathon

The Wild One is a multi-lap marathon and half marathon event on 12 July 2026 at Old Elizabethans Cricket Club, Worcester. It raises funds for Worcester Acute Stroke Ward and the Community Stroke team. The course is off-road and runs over a combination of grass, wooded trails and tarmac. Each lap measures 2.62 miles.

Distances and event formats include:

• Solo marathon - ten laps for the full marathon distance
• Solo half marathon - five laps in total
• Pairs relay marathon - ten laps shared between the pair
• Teams of five relay marathon - ten laps shared between team members
• Kids Wild Mile - one mile children’s fun run

All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a goody bag. Prizes are awarded for fastest marathon times, best fancy dress and fastest lap. This year’s fancy dress theme is "Wild Animals"; participation is optional. Entry fees are £16 for affiliated runners and £18 for unaffiliated runners; the Wild Mile entry is £3.50. There are no booking fees charged online. Race entry is limited to 200 participants and will close when that number is reached. Number pick up takes place on the day of the event. Solo finish times will be recorded on Power of 10 and Run Britain Rankings; relay results are not compatible with those sites.

The event is organised by Black Pear Joggers. On-site parking, a bar and an ice cream van will be available; picnics are welcomed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.