Icing on Cake

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Get stuck into some stunning Shropshire trails in this Marathon & Half Marathon event this spring. With a well-marked, undulating course, and a cake competition at the end, runners will love the community feel. Come to collect your bespoke finisher's medal.
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Half Marathon and Marathon
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9:00am Sat 4th Feb 2023
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Church Stretton, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton SY6 6JG, UK
Start times
9:00am Sat 4th Feb 2023
Half Marathon:
9:00am |
Marathon:
9:00am
Races summary
Here's what races are available for Icing on Cake
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£35 - £36
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£36 - £38
Route information
Both routes consist of loops through the stunning and rugged countryside. Half Marathon runners will complete 1 loop of the Shropshire trails and Marathon runners will complete 2 loops.
The event starts and finishes at the Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust team rooms, ensuring a beautiful day out for all.
The Half Marathon route can be downloaded via Garmin hereExternalLink.
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What's included
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Well-stocked aid station
  • Friendly marshals
  • Cake competition
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How to get there
Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton SY6 6JG, UK
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Parking
Parking will be available at the site and is approximately £5 per vehicle. All proceeds go towards helping the National Trust continue their vital work.
By Train
Church Stretton has a train station within 1 mile of the start line for those who wish to travel by public transport.
Event day logistics
09:00 Half Marathon & Marathon start
Age Requirements
Entrants must be 17 and older to enter this event.
Cut-off Time
There will be a cut-off time for the Marathon distance of 7 hours. Runners must have completed their first lap by 12:30pm to be allowed onto the second.
Cake Competition
The organiser will also be holding their cake competition, so please do bring along your bakes to see if you win a prize.
Race Instructions
Full race instructions will be emailed to entrants 7-10 days before the event.
The organisers reserve the right to move the venue of the event to a different location.
FAQs
Is there a cut-off time for the Icing on the Cake?
Yes, there is a cut-off time of 7 hours for the Marathon runners. You will need to have completed your first lap by 12:30pm to be allowed onto your second.
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Is there parking at the Icing on the Cake?
Yes, there will be parking at the event for £5 per vehicle.
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When will I get full instructions for the Icing on the Cake?
Full instructions will be sent to participants 7-10 days before the event.
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Reviews
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2 reviews
kira
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
It was amazing! Really friendly people and beautiful course
sarah-jane
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Fabulous half marathon around the beautiful Shropshire hills. Different terrains and stunning views. High recommend this race and the event organisers.
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