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Race Listing for Shropshire
| Date | Event | Location | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2019 | Phoenix Flyer 5K | Dawley, Telford | |
| 15 Sep 2019 | Tibberton Trot 10K & Fun Run | Tibberton School, Tibberton | |
| 21 Sep 2019 | Shropshire Mud Run | Eaton Mascot Estate, Berrington | |
| 29 Sep 2019 | Race On The Edge | The Edge Adventure, Much Wenlock | |
| 06 Oct 2019 | Brown Clee Burn 11K | Village Hall, Milborough | Results |
| 16 Nov 2019 | Sunset to Sunrise Challenge | Coalport Village Hall, Telford | Results |
| 17 Nov 2019 | Beckbury Trail | -, Beckbury | |
| 24 Nov 2019 | Weston Park 5K & 10K | Weston Park, Shifnal | Results |
| 08 Dec 2019 | Telford 10K | Town Park, Telford | Results |
| 15 Dec 2019 | Mortimer Forest Trail Run | Mortimer Forest, Overton | |
| 24 Dec 2019 | Christmas Eve Fun Run | Birchmeadow Park, Broseley | |
| 27 Dec 2019 | Sunrise to Sunset Challenge December | Shrewsbury Cycle Track, Sundorne | Results |
| 12 Jan 2020 | DirtRun Winter Warrior Dudmaston | Dudmaston Estate, Bridgnorth | Results |
| 25 Jan 2020 | The Winter Holly Challenge | Lightmoor, Telford | Results |
| 26 Jan 2020 | Asthma UK 10K & 5K Fundrun | The Market Hall, Ellesmere | |
| 01 Feb 2020 | Icing on the Cake Trail Marathon | Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton | Results |
| 07 Feb 2020 | Darwin Day Marathon & Half | Shrewsbury Sport Village, Shrewsbury | Results |
| 09 Feb 2020 | Hopton Court Trail Run Winter 5K, 10K & Half Marathon | Hopton Court, Hopton Wafers | Results Results Results |
| 15 Feb 2020 | Winter Railway Ultra | Coalport, Telford | Results |
| 29 Feb 2020 | National Trust Night Run Series Attingham Park | Attingham Park, Attingham Park | |
| 01 Mar 2020 | The Marches School Oswestry 10K | The Marches School, Oswestry | Results |
| 07 Mar 2020 | Groundhog Marathon | Telford Athletics Stadium, Telford | Results |
| 15 Mar 2020 | The Mercedes Benz of Shrewsbury 10K | High Street, Shrewsbury | Results |
| 16 Mar 2020 | CODopoly Triple | Telford, Telford | Results Results Results |
| 29 Mar 2020 | Welshpool 10K | Broad St, Welshpool, Powys | |
| 05 Apr 2020 | Whitchurch 10K | Sir John Talbot's School, Whitchurch | |
| 12 Apr 2020 | Telford & Wrekin 10K | Southwater, Telford | |
| 19 Apr 2020 | Lilleshall Monumental 10K | Lilleshall, Telford | |
| 22 Apr 2020 | Caradoc Classic Fell Race | Cricket Pavilion, Church Stretton | |
| 03 May 2020 | Revenge of the Fifth | The Sun Inn, Corfton | |
| 04 May 2020 | May The 4th | The Sun Brewery, Church Stretton, | |
| 10 May 2020 | Market Drayton 10K | Grove School, Market Drayton | |
| 16 May 2020 | Shin Dig In The Shire | Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley | |
| 20 May 2020 | Batch Bash Fell Race | Yew Tree,, All Stretton | |
| 24 May 2020 | Mynydd Myfyr Hill Run | Trefonen, near Oswestry | |
| 07 Jun 2020 | Severn Valley 10K Trail Run | Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley | |
| 07 Jun 2020 | Race for Life Telford 5K & 10K | Town Park, Telford | |
| 10 Jun 2020 | Park Hall 5K | Park Hall, Oswestry | |
| 21 Jun 2020 | Race for Life Shrewsbury 5K | The Quarry, Park & Garden, Shrewsbury | |
| 27 Jun 2020 | Race For Life Pretty Muddy Weston Park | Weston Park,, Shifnal | |
| 28 Jun 2020 | Shifnal Half Marathon | Idsall School, Shifnal | |
| 01 Jul 2020 | DirtRun Summer Sizzler Round 2 | Comer Woods, Dudmaston | |
| 03 Jul 2020 | July The Turd | Coalport Village Hall, Coalport | |
| 04 Jul 2020 | Independence Day | Coalport Village Hall, Coalport | |
| 04 Jul 2020 | Wrekin Relay & Solo Challenge | The Half Way House, The Wrekin, Telford | |
| 05 Jul 2020 | Cleobury Mortimer 10K | Cleobury Mortimer Social Club, Cleobury Mortimer | |
| 11 Jul 2020 | It's A Piece Of Cake Trail Marathon & Half Marathon | Cardimill Valley, , Shropshire, Church Stretton | |
| 11 Jul 2020 | Ludlow10 | Market Square, Ludlow | |
| 12 Jul 2020 | Hopton Court Trail Run Summer 5K, 10K & Half Marathon | Hopton Court Estate, Hopton Wafers | |
| 01 Aug 2020 | Railway Ultra | Coalport, Telford | |
| 09 Aug 2020 | Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K | Shrewsbury Sports Village, Shrewsbury | |
| 27 Aug 2020 | Attingham Park Relays | Attingham Park, Shrewsbury | |
| 30 Aug 2020 | Cosford Spitfire 10K | RAF Cosford Museum, Shifnal | |
| 30 Aug 2020 | Ellesmere 10K | Lakelands School, , Shropshire, Ellesmere | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | Orbit Fitness, Running & Yoga Festival | Hopton Court, Cleobury Mortimer | |
| 20 Sep 2020 | Shrewsbury Severn Bridges 10K | The Quarry, Shrewsbury | |
| 20 Sep 2020 | Southwater 7 Mile | Town Park, Telford | |
| 26 Sep 2020 | Bridge to Bridge via Port | Kings Loade, Bridgnorth | |
| 11 Oct 2020 | Shrewsbury Half Marathon | Shropshire Showground, Shrewsbury | |
| 18 Oct 2020 | Oswestry 10K | Town Centre, Oswestry | |
| 24 Oct 2020 | Silkin Way Ultra & Half Marathon | Village Hall, Coalport | |
| 01 Nov 2020 | Ironbridge Half Marathon | Ironbridge, Telford | |
| 07 Nov 2020 | Hereford Autumn 10K | Belmont, Hereford | |
| 26 Sep 2021 | Apley Estate Autumn Challenge | Apley Estate, Shifnal |
About the area
Shropshire is something of a runner's paradise. The highlights of a stunning natural environment include: the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which covers about a quarter of the county, the riverside paths along the Severn plus notable landmarks like the Wrekin, Wenlock Edge and the Clee Hills.
The club scene is lively particularly in the Telford area where Telford Harriers and Telford AAC are popular and those established names have been joined in recent times by the likes of Bridgnorth RC (our profile club) and Lawley RC, based at the new community. Other prominent names include Shropshire Shufflers, Market Drayton RC and Shrewsbury AC.
A number of groups (including those under the RunEngland banner) are active. We look at one who are fortunate to be based at a very stylish home - Attingham Park, again providing evidence of Shropshire's unrivalled natural resources.
There are only two parkruns - but both are special. Telford and Shrewsbury launched in 2013 and, at spring/summer 2015, had settled into an impressive 300+ attendance every Saturday morning. Dedicated volunteer teams, well supported by local clubs, have created a significant addition to the local scene - a great route into running for beginners and a well-organised fixture for club runners.
On the subject of beginners they are really well catered for within the context of established clubs like Shropshire Shufflers, Shrewsbury Road Runners, Market Drayton RC and Whitchurch Whippets. This 21st century egalitarian approach is strongly represented throughout the county.
That said there's still room for healthy club competition that comes to the fore at race series like Four-midable, a chance to discover the footpaths and byways of northeast Shropshire and west Staffordshire, the Wednesday evening summer Sexarathon and the Mercia Summer Series.
Top events are the springtime Market Drayton 10K and the autumn Telford Dark Run and Bridgnorth 10K. More group bonding can be found at the popular Attingham and Wrekin relays.
We are compiling a list of running groups, clubs, stores and facilities in Shropshire. If you would like to add information to our listing please get in touch with us.
Running clubs in Shropshire
- Bridgnorth RC
- Ludlow Runners
- Newport and District RC
- Oswestry Olympians
- Shrewsbury AC
- Shrewsbury Shufflers
- Telford AC
- Telford Harriers
- Wrekin Road Runners
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It’s getting better in Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth RC is one of Shropshire’s newer clubs but what they lack in experience they more than make up for in enthusiasm. runABC Midlands finds out more …
New To The Club Scene?
Bridgnorth Running Club is just 3 years old, one of the new breed of clubs with an emphasis on fun and participation.
Nice Place To Run?
Bridgnorth is a small but beautiful town, the Severn dissects us into the High Town (good views down) and the Low Town (good views up). Now connected by the steepest inland funicular railway in Britain.
Sounds Like Long Flat Routes Might Be At A Premium!
And short flat stretches too! The local terrain does make our Couch to 5K programme a challenge to manage but we improvise and it seems to work.
Happy To Sign Beginners?
Absolutely. It’s brilliant to help people at the start of their running journey. And the beginner’s programme really helps recruitment. From two recent groups of 40 participants we signed 20 new members.
Success Stories?
Simon Mapp has come from nowhere to 10k regular in double quick time. Running has changed his life and he’s now happy to encourage and advise the newbies.
Big Stars?
Not sure who those might be but we’re all proud of Matt Kirby, who ran all 69 miles of The Wall last year, and Scott Mathers who has just completed his first ultra – the Wychavon Way.
Has Brignorth RC Caught The Competitive Bug?
The Mercia Summer Series has seen some of us discover our inner fell runner but we’ve got a bit to go before we’re challenging Telford AC for the big prizes.
A Top Day At The Great Birmingham Run?
20 of us took part, a quarter of the club membership, so lots of mutual support. Will Laye led the group home on 1:31:52.
What About Your Own Club Event?
The inaugural running of the Bridgnorth 10K in November was a huge success. We had 200 entries and strong contingents from Shropshire Shufflers, Wrekin Road Runners and Lawley RC. We’ll be back bigger and better on Sunday, 1 November 2015.
Any Narcissists At The Club?
Well, Natalie Carr (right) did take about 30 selfies when she ran London Marathon in April. We told her to enjoy the experience and the photographs show that’s exactly what she did.
Special Mentions For …
Lucy Davies, an ever-welcoming chair and Dave Prescott, whose warmth and friendliness has made him a Bridgnorth legend. And for everyone associated with Telford parkrun, our Couch to 5K guys graduate there so thanks to all the volunteers – you do a great job.
Running groups in Shropshire
- Attingham Park
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Running Downton Style
The dramatic surroundings of a great country house estate is the ideal location for running beginners as runABC Midlands found out at Attingham Park ...
Shropshire is one of England’s most scenic counties and there are numerous beautiful locations to tempt new runners. One of the most attractive is Attingham Park, the National Trust’s property near Shrewsbury.
The country house and estate plays host to Attingham Park run group – who meet two evenings a week, Tuesdays (mixed) and Friday (female only) and have the perfect playground for beginners and occasional runners. The park offers a safe and tranquil environment, and popular training routes are the Deer Park and the riverside paths.
One challenge for leaders Diane (Tuesday group) and Fiona (Friday) is to find a slope to add interest to the sessions as the grounds are flat and forgiving – so good for those new to running and wanting to build their stamina and confidence.
Fiona, who doubles as a RunMummyRun ambassador, has built up a loyal local group who have been inspired by the ‘This Girl Can’ ethos to make progress to running longer distances and taking part in events. The Attingham Park groups are distinct from other beginner’s groups in that they are happy to work with limited numbers and give attention to each member.
Attingham Park also boasts a Run England 3-2-1 course which the group uses but is also available to the general public. 3-2-1 courses (differently coloured signposted routes of 1.5, 2.5 and 4k) are a brilliant resource for introducing beginners to running/jogging in a relaxed way.
Steady progress meant good group turnouts at the events organised within the park. The prestigious Mad Jacks 5 in November is a testing cross country event so it was encouraging to see Attingham Parkers taking part while the Night Run in March – part of the countrywide series at National Trust locations – provided another opportunity for event action.
Jess Foster, sports development coordinator at Attingham Park, told runABC Midlands: “We’re hoping to expand the programme by introducing a daytime group for people who find it difficult to attend in the evening. There’s no better place to develop running skills and meet up with friends than at this outstanding National Trust property – jogging along the Mile Walk in the Pleasure Grounds estate will inspire you.”
Services in Shropshire
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Sports Massage
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