How hilly is the Shrewsbury Half Marathon?
The Shrewsbury Half Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 179 m.
Shrewsbury Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £165
Decision summary
Shrewsbury Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 7:49/km
- Entry fee
- £35
- Typical conditions
- 75/100
- Evidence depth
- 43 verified facts
2:45:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 71% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Shrewsbury Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Parkland, Historic, Riverside, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Shrewsbury Half Marathon route go?
The Shrewsbury Half Marathon route starts at The West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF and finishes at The West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Welsh Bridge, English Bridge, Kingsland, Porthill and Coleham. Scenic route showcasing Shrewsbury's highlights, crossing the Welsh & English Bridges and passing The Quarry park and the picturesque medieval town centre.
What should runners know on race day for the Shrewsbury Half Marathon?
Bag drop available at the showground, opens 7:00am and closes 8:20am. Town centre roads close at 8:00am; Berwick Road closed for the start/finish; closures stipulated by Shropshire Council with a strict reopening time. Pacers provided to help runners achieve target times (Half Marathon pacers from 1:30 to 2:45).
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Parkland
- Historic
- Riverside
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 179 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Around 2,000 places available across the event
- Field cap
- 2,000
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 17+
- Cut-off
- Strict cut-off of 2 hours 45 minutes for the Half Marathon, as town centre roads must reopen per Shropshire Council
- Qualification status
- None — open entry, no qualifying time or ballot
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Pacers provided to help runners achieve target times (Half Marathon pacers from 1:30 to 2:45)
- Bag drop
- Bag drop available at the showground, opens 7:00am and closes 8:20am
- Closed roads
- Town centre roads close at 8:00am; Berwick Road closed for the start/finish; closures stipulated by Shropshire Council with a strict reopening time
- Medal
- Bespoke metal finishers medal included in entry
- Finisher tee
- Finisher technical t-shirt available in ladies/men's fit, with a tree-planting alternative option
Access and course status
- Start
- The West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
- Finish
- The West Mid Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
- Nearest station
- Shrewsbury Railway Station, around a 15-minute walk from the start/finish
- Measured course
- Yes
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Landmarks
- Welsh Bridge, English Bridge, Kingsland, Porthill, Coleham, The Quarry, Frankwell, Shrewsbury town centre
- Notable features
- Offers two distances on the same day: a full Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a shorter Metric Half Marathon (13.1km / 8.14 miles)
- UKA Licenced event
- Scenic route showcasing Shrewsbury's highlights, crossing the Welsh & English Bridges and passing The Quarry park and the picturesque medieval town centre
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £35 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £165 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 13°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 75Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Shrewsbury Half Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £35, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £165 including modelled travel and accommodation.