Church Stretton Running Festival 50K
50K ultra marathon from Shrewsbury to Church Stretton, crossing the Shropshire countryside on a challenging point to point route.
| Date | Saturday 13th June, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | Ultra |
| Location | The Quarry Park |
| Town/City | Shrewsbury |
| Area | Shropshire |
| Start postcode | SY1 1JA |
| Start time | 8:00am |
| Website | Visit website |
The Church Stretton 50K is a point to point ultra marathon starting in The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury and finishing in Church Stretton. Covering 50K through the Shropshire countryside, the route links the county town with the market town of Church Stretton on a challenging long distance course.
Runners follow a route through rural landscapes with significant climbing and extensive views across Shropshire. The course is known for its demanding nature, combining hills with long stretches of countryside running between the start in Shrewsbury and the finish in Church Stretton.
The event forms part of a paired challenge with the Shrewsbury 50K. Finishing in Church Stretton, runners arrive at the Church Stretton Beer Festival, creating a distinctive end to this ultra marathon journey across the Shropshire hills and countryside.
