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.
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true cost £165
Decision summary
2:45:00 total cut-off
Lower than 71% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
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.
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The Shrewsbury Half Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 179 m.
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.
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).
| Entry fee | £35 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £165 |
The adult entry fee is £35, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £165 including modelled travel and accommodation.