The CMRC championship consists of a range of races, mostly local and low-cost, including local parkruns throughout the year.

For confirmed dates, please check the ‘Races’ section of the CMRC app.

Races for 2025 are expected to be:

  1. 22 February - Wyre Forest parkrun (5km) - COMPLETE

  2. 9 March - Chester (10km) - COMPLETE

  3. 23 March - Ironbridge Half Marathon (Half) - COMPLETE

  4. 5 April - Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun (5km) - COMPLETE

  5. 3 May - Arrow Valley Parkrun (5km) [NEW] - COMPLETE

  6. 31 May - Telford parkrun (5km) [NEW] - COMPLETE

  7. 21 June - Severn Valley parkrun (5km) - COMPLETE

  8. 13 July - Ludlow (10km) [NEW] - COMPLETE

  9. 9 August - Worcester Parkrun (aka Worcester Woods) (5km) <UPDATED EVENT>.

  10. 14 September - Worcester Half Marathon (Half) - https://worcestercityrun.com/

  11. xx Stourport Almost 8km - event TBC

  12. 19 October - Bridgnorth (10km) - https://www.stuweb.co.uk/events/2025/10/19/4458/ <DATE CONFIRMED>

NEW Races for 2026 are expected to be:

Please note, some races may sell out quickly, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Some event venue and dates are subject to change.

  1. 15 February 2026 - The Hereford 10 Mile Race (10 miles) - https://www.entrycentral.com/Hereford10Mile2026

  2. 21 February 2026 - Wyre Forest parkrun (5km)

  3. 22 March 2026 - Ironbridge Half Marathon (Half) - registration not yet available

  4. 4 April 2026 - Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun (5km)

  5. 3 May 2026 - Shrewsbury Point 2 Point (10km) - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ukadventurechallenges

  6. xx June 2026 - Parkrun (5km) TBC

Remaining events for 2026 TBC!

Rules

The rules for the 2025 & 2026 season are as follows:

  • Only full members of CMRC will be included and CMRC must be your first claim club with England Athletics.

  • Please make sure you enter the race (or are registered with Parkrun) as a member of CMRC.

  • CMRC kit must be worn for the duration of each race.

  • For each race, the top finisher in each category will be awarded 10 points, 2nd finisher 9 points and so on with every eligible member earning a minimum of 2 points per race.

  • There will be five categories, with separate awards made for males and females; under 40, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over. Age is calculated on the date of the first race of the year (the Wyre Forest parkrun).

  • You can take part in as many or as few of the races as you like, but only your highest 6 scores will count.

  • Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each category at the end of the year (usually at the Christmas party).