IMPORTANT NEWS
ABOUT THE JUNIOR AND FAMILY WALKS FOR 2024
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT IS ………
THE LIONS WALKS AND MARATHONS ARE BACK FOR 2024 – BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVERY BEFORE
With short and long options from Bridgnorth, as well as family walks at Cleobury North there is something for everybody.
Entries are NOW OPEN so dust of your trainers and start thinking about your training.
TO ENTER
(or see below)
Bridgnorth Lions
Walks and Marathons 2024
MONDAY MAY 6th
Sponsored Charitable Walk And Marathons For All Ages …….!
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Marathons and Walking Events
FUNDRAISING
The Bridgnorth Walk is all about raising money for charity or other good causes.
Entering into the Bridgnorth Walk and Marathons is a great opportunity to raise sponsorship for the charity of your choice. Being sponsored is easy…
- You will need to print out a sponsorship form to collect sponsor pledges. A link will be provided on your registration confirmation email. If you are having difficulty, please contact us at entries@bridgnorthwalk.org.uk.
- You can also use an online fundraising website but please include these monies as a summary line on your sponsorship form. We can then include this in our calculations of the total money raised.
- Please be aware some websites charge an admin fee.
BRIDGNORTH LIONS full Marathon and metric marathon
The Full Marathon will be a major challenge for both experienced runners and for those attempting this distance for the first time.
The 26.66 mile route has both on and off-road sections with the route climbing from 233ft to 1739ft above sea level, incurring an overall accent of 3133ft. The on-road section from Bridgnorth to the Brown Clee Hill and back accounts for just over 19 miles. However, the toughest part is the Brown Clee Hill section. On forest trails, steep banks and stony tracks, the route loops round Shropshire’s highest hill before the undulating return to Bridgnorth.
The route experiences many elevation changes challenging the fittest runners. Runners should not underestimate the seriousness of the challenge.
The fee for our Full Marathon Runners is £40.00, which not only provides a contribution to the cost of staging the event but also towards Lions’ charity funds.
The Metric Marathon is 25.86 Kilometres and is nearly all on road. It takes in some of the best parts of the marathon route without the rigours of Brown Clee Hill and the off road demanding section.
With a total ascent of 1361 feet, it is a perfect challenge for anyone who wants a good and testing warm-up for future marathons.
Both event starts at 9:30am from Bridgnorth High St (half an hour earlier than walkers). Water Stations every mile will be on hand.
The fee for marathon runners is £40 and for the metric marathon £40, which not only provides a contribution to the cost of staging the event but also towards Lions’ charity funds.
THE BRIDGNORTH LIONS WALK (THE BIG ONE) AND THE NOT QUITE THE BRIDGNORTH LIONS walk (THE LITTLE ONE)
An estimated 20,000 walkers of all ages, shapes and sizes have walked this event since the beginning. The minimum age to walk is 15…while many participants are well into their seventies or even eighties !
The full course (including the route up Brown Clee) is 21.5 miles (34.7 km). The event starts at 10.00 am in Bridgnorth High St.
Walkers have the option of not going to the Brown Clee summit, reducing the mileage to 19.8 miles (31.86 km) although those under 50 who miss out the climb would not be able to win one of the prizes.
The shorter Little Walk walk is 10 miles and is nearly all on road. It takes in some of the best parts of the marathon route without the rigours of Brown Clee Hill and the off road demanding section.
The fee for both groups is £22 (Non-Refundable) which provides a contribution to not only the expenses of running the event but also towards Lions charity funds.
To register on the day will cost £25.00.
THE BRIDGNORTH LIONS Junior Walk (THE YOUNG ONES)
This is a very popular event for children aged between 9 and 14 years (on the day of the event). The 7.06 mile (11.36 km) route starts at
12pm at Cleobury North Village Hall.
The route takes the Juniors to the very top of the Brown Clee, a very steep climb of 1230 feet (375 metres). Accompanied by Cycle Outriders and with a water station every mile, this is a safe but very strenuous event.
Entrance fee is £10. Parents, other family members and friends are welcome to cheer the children at the start and welcome them back at the finish at approximately 13.00.
THE BRIDGNORTH LIONS FAMILY WALK (The FAMILY ONE)
Beginning at 12.15 the route starts and finishes at Cleobury North Priors Village Hall and follows that of the Junior Walk without the more strenuous stretch to the top of Brown Clee.
With water stations at every mile there is every opportunity to stretch your legs and enjoy a real family day out. However, the off-road path at the start of the Brown Clee section is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs but a short diversion is available which follows a slightly shorter route along the country lane.
The cost is £5 per person with under 5’s going free
Sponsored Walk Teams
Do the Senior Walk and/or the Junior Walk as part of a team. Be it a company, charity, pub or group of friends.
Teams should be of 2 or more walkers (this can be a combination of Senior and Junior entrants) raising money for your team nominated charity or organisation. Each team needs a team leader who is the single point of contact with the walk organisers and distributes walk numbers and the rules to their team.
To set up the team, the team leader should create the team using the REGISTER A TEAM button.
Thank You to Our SPONSORS
Grainger & Worrall
Main Sponsor
Wenlock Water
Main Sponsor
Gadsby's
Senior Walk Numbers
David Dexters
Hi-Viz Vests
Swegon Air
Management
Medals
Real Bridgnorth Windows
Walk Day
Bridgnorth Kitchen & Bathrooms
Walk Day
Astbury
Accountants
Walk Day
Fielding Auctioneers
Walk Day
Bridgnorth Print Services
Marketing
More Creative Time
Web and IT Services
Bridgnorth Community Transport
Transport
Water Station Sponsors
- Arch Motors
- Seal Fuels
- Frank Childs
- Pro-Tec Automotive
- Parlors Hall Hotel
- Smallman Hall
- HTL Windows & Doors
- Frances & Kellett
- Steve Blackham Motors
- Brian Wilkes & Sons Motors
- C & R Vehicle Repairs.
- Billinghams MOT Centre
- Underhill Langley & Wright
- The Dinney Holiday Cottages
- Fielding Auctioneers
- Stitches of Bridgnorth
- Photographs by kind permission of Eddie Brown and Kovatography
Choose Your Event
- Marathons — An opportunity for competitive runners to test their abilities by competing in a Marathon. The 26.7 mile or 25.86 Km routes will follow the same path as the walkers to Neenton. Here the Imperial runners go to the top of the Brown Clee and then take a very hilly, challenging route down and round the back of the hill, before rejoining the “traditional” walking route returning to Bridgnorth via Ditton Priors. This event will not be for the faint hearted… Whilst the Metric runners turn right at Neenton to cross to the Ditton Priors road and return to Bridgnorth.
Runners will set off from the high street at 9.30 am, half an hour earlier than the walkers and the fastest are expected to return around 12.45pm. - Senior Walk — measures 21.5 miles
- Senior Walk for over 50’s — the over 50s have the option of a route around two miles shorter.
- Junior Walk — There is also a separate 7 mile Junior Walk which is organised for children aged 9 to 14.
- Family Walk — And this year there is a 5 mile Family Walk which is organised for adults and children aged 9 to 14.
BRIDGNORTH LIONS Marathon RunS
£40
18 Years
and older
The Date: Monday May 6th 2024
Start Time: 9:30am from Bridgnorth High St
Cost:
£40
Closing Date: April 27th 2024
Distance: Marathon length (Imperial and Metric)
Halfway Point: Summit of Brown Clee (Imperial)
The Imperial Course: The undulating course starts from Bridgnorth High Street (near the Town Hall) , heads out to Ditton Priors and up the Brown Clee (1770 feet). The route includes tarmac roads, gravel tracks and forest trails. There is an elevation gain of more than 1,000 metres.
The Metric Couse: The undulating course starts from Bridgnorth High Street (near the Town Hall) , heads out to Neenton and then returns down the Ditton Priors road.
Winning Times In 2019: (Imperial)
Female: 3 hrs 35 mins 58 secs.
Male: 3 hrs 13 mins 49 secs.
Marathons Start:
Runners need to be registered by no later than 9 am under the Bridgnorth Town Hall. At this time they will receive their official number.
Complete with an embedded “chip”.
Checkpoints: Every Mile From Mile 3
Toilets: at regular intervals along the route
BRIDGNORTH LIONS Senior WalkS
£22
minimum age
is 15
The Date: Monday May 6th 2024
Start Time: 10.00 am in Bridgnorth High St
Cost:
£20
£25 - On the day
Closing Date: April 27th 2024
Distance: 22 miles or 10 miles
Halfway Point: Summit of Brown Clee
How Long: The walk is 22 miles
– walkers over the age of 50 can opt not to do the two mile climb up and down the Brown Clee.
The Metric Couse: The undulating course starts from Bridgnorth High Street (near the Town Hall) , heads out to Neenton and then returns down the Ditton Priors road.
Typical Time: 3.5 hrs to 6.5 hrs
Walk Number: sent via email or text a few days before the event.
Walk Start: walkers need to register no later than 9.30 am underneath the Bridgnorth Town Hall.
At this time they will receive their official number, complete with an embedded “chip”.
Checkpoints: Every Mile From Miles 3 To 21
Dogs Discouraged: We advise dog owners NOT to take dogs as it can be stressful for them, and not everyone loves dogs! If you choose to bring dogs they must always be on a lead.
Toilets: The Down (Checkpoint 3)
The Pheasant at Neenton (Checkpoint 7)
Ditton Priors Village Hall (Checkpoint 14)
plus mobile toilets at checkpoints 9 and 18.
Over 50's Walk
£22
SAME AS THE SENIOR WALK EXCEPT:
How Long: Same route as the Senior walk but uf you do the full course it is without the two mile climb up and down the Brown Clee.
Halfway Point: Checkpoint 10 (Forest Trail) FULL WALK ONLY
BRIDGNORTH LIONS Family Walk
£5 per person
The Date: Monday May 6th 2024
Start Time: 12.15 p.m at Cleobury North Village Hall
Cost: £5 per person
Closing Date: April 27th 2024
Entry on the day is permitted but walkers must arrive early to complete the necessary forms.
Distance: 5 miles
Checkpoints: Every Mile
Toilets: at regular intervals along the route
Not A Race: it’s a fun event…no prizes are given but everyone receives a medal for taking part.
BRIDGNORTH LIONS Junior Walk
£10
aged between 9 and 14
The Date: Monday May 6th 2024
Start Time: 12.00 pm at Cleobury North Village Hall
Cost: £10
How Long: 7 miles
Around Cleobury North, Ditton Priors and Brown CLee
Closing Date: April 27th 2024
Entry on the day is permitted but walkers must arrive early to complete the necessary forms.
Halfway Point: Summit of Brown Clee
Walk Start: Entry on the day is permitted but walkers must arrive early to complete the necessary forms.
Not A Race: it’s a fun event…no prizes are given but everyone receives a medal for taking part.
Waiver Form: All walkers must have a responsible adult sign a waiver agreement on or before the event to acknowledge the risks involved . This form will be available on the day or can be completed in advance to bring on the day. Download the form here…