Shropshire Hills 50 Ultra Challenge 2027

The challenge

The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a delightful mix of rolling hills and valleys – with varied geology, wildlife, ancient hill-forts, castles, and villages – and a perfect for a new Ultra Challenge! Basecamp is at the Discovery Centre in Craven Arms – and the main 55km loop route heads south west on trails to Knighton on the Welsh Border and around through the historic village of Leintwardine, before the view of Stokesay Castle signals the welcome finish line is in reach! 

With full support all the way, 1350 metres of climb, plus 27km and 10km options available and weekend camping  – this will be a special addition to the 2027 calendar!

Sign up as an individual or as a team - you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food and drink, optional camping and transfers, a special medal, t-shirt and celebration finish. 

The route

Distance options

• Full Challenge (50km) - Shropshire Hills
• Half Challenge (25km) - Shropshire Hills (but shorter!)
• 10km looped route around Stokesay Castle and the Iron Age Norton Camp 

Fundraising

You'll pay a small registration fee and then get fundraising for Alzheimer's Society! You only need to raise half of the fundraising target three weeks ahead of the Shropshire Hills 50 Ultra Challenge to confirm your place, you can then top up the rest during, and after, the challenge!

• Full Challenge (50km): £40 registration fee + £375 in fundraising
• Half Challenge (25km): £30 registration fee + £275 in fundraising
• 10km Challenge: £15 registration fee + £150 in fundraising

FAQs

For further information about the challenge, its inclusions and FAQs, please visit the Ultra Challenge's website or email [email protected]

If you have any fundraising questions, you can get in touch with the Alzheimer's Society's Events team.