After the success of the inaugural SW80K in 2018, in 2019 we will be hosting four events; the 3.5km fun run, the off-road Tusker 10k, the Mammothon trail marathon and the flagship SW80K.For details of these events, please see the individual event summaries provided.The festival is a fundraiser for Grow Cook Learn, the charity which operates from the Centre. Our mission is to connect people to the food, history and landscape of the Shropshire Hills and we feel that this is a brilliant way to do just that. After all, what better way could there be to explore what the area has to offer than to walk or run through its delightful scenery whilst tasting the wonderful food heritage of the Shropshire Hills?

Shropshire Way 80k Festival

The Brecon Beacons are located in South Wales offering some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Starting out at Gilestone Farm, Talybot-on-Usk (1 hour from Cardiff) we offer four distances for this event. The Ultra Marathon, Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K routes all take in the scenic trail runs of Brecon. Canicross friendly.

Brecon Beacons Trail Challenge

After a successful debut, the Tissington Trail Marathon returns to run through picturesque Derbyshire countryside for a second time.Brought to you by the same team that manages the Tissington Trail Half Marathon, which has established itself as a real favourite with runners and often sells out months in advance. We&#x27;re proud that the race regularly features in the Runner&#x27;s World top 10 UK trail races.The Tissington Trail, the site of a former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton, runs along a 13 mile route from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne in Derbyshire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the traffic-free trail is ideal for a cracking marathon and, because the route is slightly downhill on the way back, you&#x27;ve got gravity on your side!

The Tissington Trail Marathon

This is no ordinary marathon. It&#x27;s a tough, beautiful, off-road event, through forests, over streams, past waterfalls and up mountains, with the added task of running into the night. With a start time of 5.30pm, the aim is to finish before midnight. And with Pen-Y-Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, and a few others in the way, that maybe not as easy as it sounds.

Midnight Mountain Marathon

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries.We are monitoring the pandemic situation - we will have an update on or before 8th March 2021. Thank you for your patience.A full or half trail marathon along coast, trail, hill, river and forest in the Dyfi valley taking in stunning views of the Dyfi estuary, Happy Valley, the Cambrian Mountains, and the Welsh Coastal Path. The full marathon is 2 laps with 1550m height gain; the half is one lap with height gain 775m.

Dyfi X Trail Marathon (Half & Full)

To enter you must first Log In or Register your Details with SiEntries. Starting at our HQ based at Perth y Pia Llanbedr near Crickhowell. The routes will take you straight into the heart of the Black Mountains of South Wales. Both distances will encounter the high trails of the mountains before dropping down into valleys boasting beautiful streams, waterfalls, forest paths and ancient paths rich in history. Pen Twyn Glas being the first climb before a beautiful ridge run down to the forest bed, following the trail to reach the infamous Mc Manama&#x27;s pass which takes you through a majestic valley to once again climb back to the ridge boasting outstanding views across both the Beacons &amp; Blacks. Waun Fach will be your next climb leading to traverse the ridge, gliders and Red Kites fly together. Below is the Marathon route from here.The 50 miler carry on the ridge dropping off Lord Herefords Knob before once again climbing to regain height and join the Offas Dyke path leading you to eventually dropping in on the Abbey at Llantony. The Beacons Way path will then lead you to once again climb back up to be rewarded by spectacular views. The Sugar loaf in the distance is your final challenge, once again where you will be thrilled with some fast and technical trails. Conquering the last mountain you will head back across the valley to your final few miles before your last climb back towards the Table Mountain and your fast yet steep decent to victory.Marathon route leaving the 50 route you will take a right turn at Rhos Dirion towards the reservoir (keeping that on your right below) dropping down from the mountain you will head into the beautiful forest of Mynydd Du. Staying on the forest trails you will eventually cross the valley and remain in the forest. A beautiful but technical section will lead you to the ridge with Crug Mawr to you left. You descend through a magnificent valley perfect trails to once again cross the valley and conquer that final climb towards the Table Mountain. Your final fast yet steep down will lead you to the finish. PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH DISTANCES REQUIRE SELF NAVIGATION- SIGNS WILL ONLY HIGH LIGHT DIFFICULT AREAS - GPX &amp; MAP WILL BE REQUIRED - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE EXPERINCED IN MOUNTAIN RUNNING - NAVIGATION BEFORE CONSIDERING THESE EVENTS

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Black Mountains 50 & Marathon

We are offering 10 mile, 14 mile, 18 mile, 26 mile and a 40 mile route for both runners and walkers. The 10 and 18-mile routes will be marked, the 26 and 40-mile routes will not be marked.This is not a race, it’s a challenge. Walk, jog, run - its up to you.Come back next year and see if you can better your time.

Hallow 12 Parish Challenge

The Cholmondeley event attracts over 1600 competitors to the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, offering the quintessential Castle Triathlon Series experience of competitive and fun racing, an epic castle backdrop and a stunning rural location. All races at the 200-year-old Cholmondeley Castle start by launching into an open-water swim in Deer Park Mere Lake, transitioning on to a bike route that circumnavigates Bickerton Hill, which is the southern most tip of the Peckforton Hlls. There will be one cycle lap for the Super Sprint and two laps for both the Sprint Plus and Olympic distances. The run passes through the estate grounds, which date back to the 12th Century, and has one lap for the Super Sprint and two laps for the Sprint Plus and Olympic races. Triathletes will finish their Cholmondeley race experience by sprinting down the main lawn to the finish line with Cholmondeley Castle as a fitting backdrop. The Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon takes place in the beautiful grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, where the Cholmondeley family have resided since the Norman era of the 12th Century. The estate features extensive parkland covering 500 acres including two lakes, the larger of which, Deer Park Mere, is the setting for the open-water swim section of the triathlon.To the south of Cholmondeley Castle, Tower Hill is the highest point of the run section, where athletes will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Beeston and Peckforton Hills, which they will have just covered on the undulating bike section, with the Welsh Hills looming in the distance.

Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon

If you are looking to test your hill running, jogging or walking ability, you have come to the right place! The 52.4 mile route is guaranteed to challenge every muscle in your body as you attempt to conquer the stunning climbs of the Cotswold Way.Starting just outside of Stroud in a field 248 metres above sea level, you will be faced with a combination of gentle and steep ascents up the likes of Crickley Hill and Cleeve Hill. Not to worry, the incredible views will keep you energised and make it all worthwhile!We will be with you every step of the way, ensuring you never go hungry or thirsty with our regular pit stops, all manned by our friendly and highly approachable event crew and medics.We will do our absolute best to get you all the way to the breathtaking finish line at Broadway Tower. All you need to decide is whether to take it on in one go or split it into two days across the weekend.

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