Wenlock Olympians 10K
10K road race through Much Wenlock, combining quiet roads with the historic setting of the Wenlock Olympian Games, one of Britain's oldest sporting festivals.
| Date | Sunday 12th July, 2026 |
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| Distance | 7M |
| Location | Gaskell Field |
| Town/City | Much Wenlock |
| Area | Shropshire |
| Start postcode | TF13 6NB |
| Start time | 11:00am |
| Website | Visit website |
The Wenlock Olympian Games Road Race is organised by the Wenlock Olympian Society and takes place from Much Wenlock in Shropshire. Held as part of the historic Wenlock Olympian Games, founded in 1850, the event forms part of one of Britain's oldest continuing sporting festivals and offers a distinctive 10K road race.
The accurately measured road course follows the roads around Much Wenlock, taking runners through the attractive Shropshire countryside before returning to the town. The route combines rural scenery with a rewarding challenge, reflecting the long standing heritage of the event.
The race is held under UKA Rules with chip timing, marshals and prizes across a range of age categories. All finishers receive a commemorative Wenlock Olympian medal, while the unique atmosphere of the wider Olympian Games makes this one of the country's most distinctive road races.
