Trail running course through mixed terrain in Shropshire, GB
May the Fourth be with you

May the Fourth be with you 26.2 Miles

26.2 miles·293m gain·Church Stretton, United Kingdom
trailloopmarathonbeginner friendly

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Distance26.2 miles
Gain293m
Date2 May 2026
StatusOpen

About This Race

Two complete laps of the 13.1-mile course, allowing runners to experience the beautiful Shropshire hills scenery twice. With a 7-hour cutoff and first lap completion required by 11:30am, this distance challenges runners while maintaining reasonable time limits.

Two complete laps of the 13.1-mile course, allowing runners to experience the beautiful Shropshire hills scenery twice. With a 7-hour cutoff and first lap completion required by 11:30am, this distance challenges runners while maintaining reasonable time limits.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.

The course gains 293m over 42km, with the steepest section between km 45–km 45.

Location

Notable Features

This Star Wars-themed event combines trail running with pop culture fun, set against the backdrop of the stunning Shropshire Hills. The intimate field size of just 200 runners creates a community atmosphere, while the well-supported course and generous time limits make it accessible to a wide range of runners. The Long Mynd loop provides consistent challenge without being overly technical.