The Shrewsbury 50K is a 50 kilometre (ultra) road and trail running event forming part of the Shropshire 50 Series organised by Run The Distance. It’s a point-to-point ultra that starts in the hills near Church Stretton and finishes in Shrewsbury, offering runners a challenging yet rewarding course through the scenic Shropshire countryside. Runners tackling this distance will experience a mix of climbs and fast runnable sections, with full race support and official timing on offer.

Key Details

Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Start Time: 08:00 AM
Start Location: Rectory Fields, Church Stretton
Finish Location: Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
Distance: 50 km (~31 miles)
Minimum Age: 16 years
Organiser: Run The Distance

Race Description

The Shrewsbury 50K reverses the traditional Church Stretton 50K route, sending runners from Church Stretton down through classic Shropshire landscapes toward Shrewsbury. The course typically begins with the Burway climb out of town before runners enjoy long sections of rolling countryside and scenic roads and trails. There are nutrition stations and support crews along the route, with timing and marshals ensuring a safe, well-supported ultra experience. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, and completing the Shrewsbury 50K as part of the Shropshire 50 Series can link to bonus series medals when combined with the other ultras in the series.

What’s Included

• Official chip timing and recorded results

• Nutrition stations along the route

• Free photo downloads for participants

• Bespoke finisher’s medal and optional technical T-shirt

• Bag transfer from start to finish for runners’ gear

Additional Information

• Dogs and prams are not permitted on the race route due to safety and terrain.

• The event is ideal for experienced ultra runners or those stepping up from marathon distances seeking a scenic, supported challenge through Shropshire’s countryside and villages.

• Completing the Shrewsbury 50K along with the Church Stretton 50K (June) and the Historic Shropshire 50K (May) earns runners a special Shropshire Challenge series medal.