Mad Jack's 5 with Shrewsbury Athletic Club
Now in its seventeenth year, this race is a joint venture between Shrewsbury Athletic Club and the National Trust. The multi-terrain course is approximately 5 miles.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
The majority of the course is off road and includes a mixture of pasture land where cattle, sheep and deer can be seen. The course also passes through wooded areas with obstacles such as fallen trees. Also included are several wet / marsh areas (dependent upon weather conditions leading up to the race and on the day).
The Mad Jack's pond is just before the finish of the course and takes in the pond where competitors run or wade through still water that is approximately 0.5 meters deep. This can be very muddy and obviously cold, so be prepared for this popular feature at the end of the race.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Affiliated pre-booking | £16.00 |
| All Non-affiliated pre-booking | £18.00 |
| All Affiliated on the day | £20.00 |
| All Non-affiliated on the day | £22.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call andylewis1955@btinternet.com Pre-entry registration preferred. Click 'check availability' above to book. Booking fee included.
- Suitability
Minimum age 16 years on the day of the race
- Meeting point
Registration from 8.30 - 10am on the day. The start of race is approximately 5 minutes walk from registration.
- What to bring and wear
All runners must wear a number securely pinned to the front of the vest/T-shirt. Please dress for November weather and ground conditions. We recommend bringing warm layers for when you have finished.
- Accessibility
The course covers wet, marshy and uneven terrain ending with a run or wade through water around 0.5 meters in depth.
- Other
Free entry to spectators before 10.30am. Pre - registration available until 23.59 on 7th November.
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