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 2026

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

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

  3. Sold out! 22 March 2026 - Ironbridge Half Marathon (Half) - https://www.entrycentral.com/IronbridgeHalf2026

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

  5. Over 60% of tickets sold! 10 May 2026 - AWAY: Town & Gown 10k - Oxford (10km) - https://race-nation.co.uk/register/town-and-gown-events/bidwells-oxford-10k-2026

  6. 19 June 2026 - Blakedown Bolt (10km) - https://www.stuweb.co.uk/events/2026/06/19/4435/

  7. 11 July 2026 - Arrow Valley parkrun (5km)

  8. 8 August 2026 - Worcester (woods) parkrun (5km)

  9. 6 September 2026 - Wolverhampton Half Marathon - https://www.stuweb.co.uk/events/2026/09/6/4583/

  10. 26 September 2026 - Queenswood parkrun (5km)

  11. 18 October 2026 - Bridgnorth 10k - https://www.stuweb.co.uk/events/2026/10/18/4631/

  12. 7 November 2026 - Woodgate Valley Country Park parkrun (5km)

Rules

The rules for the 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.

  • Updated: You can join as many races as you want, but prizes will only be awarded to runners who qualify by completing at least 6 races and only your highest 6 scores will count.

  • Updated: The committee will, at their discretion, award prizes for age categories where runners do not qualify as the number of races has not been achieved.

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