The Sunrise to Sunset Challenge
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- Date Sun 27th December 2026
- Time 08:20
- Location Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
- Price £29.93 - £47.97
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Join fellow enthusiasts as you aim to run as far as possible between the hours of sunrise at 8:20 AM and sunset at 4:01 PM. With a fast and flat 1 km cycle track, you'll have the chance to push your limits while enjoying live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks throughout the day. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newbie, this event promises fun, excitement, and a great way to close out the year while striving for your personal best. Don't miss out on this fantastic running challenge!
The Sunrise to Sunset Challenge
Sun 27th December 2026
Organiser's Description
Choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and all-day Ultrarunning
Entering its 19th year The Annual Sunrise to Sunset Challenge will be held in Shrewsbury again at The Shrewsbury Cycle Track Run as far as you can between Sunrise and Sunset – be it a 5k, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, or Ultra, get your lap card stamped every lap and have fun.
There will be music, food and drinks galore to keep you entertained during the day and to push you towards your end-of-year challenge target.
The idea of the race is for runners to run as far as they can (or want to) between the hours of Sunrise (8.20) and Sunset (16.01), the winner being the runner who records the furthest distance. The race follows a purpose-built 1 km cycle track. From experience, this is a fast course and of course, the big hill from Lightmoor has been flattened out somewhat!
Races
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10km 2026
Sun 27th December 2026 (08:20)
£32.04
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5km 2026
Sun 27th December 2026 (08:20)
£29.93
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Half Marathon
Sun 27th December 2026 (08:20)
£37.36
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Marathon 2026
Sun 27th December 2026 (08:20)
£42.66
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Ultra Marathon 2026
Sun 27th December 2026 (08:20)
£47.97
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Location
Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4, United Kingdom
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