Charles Darwin Day
Fri 12 Feb · 09:00
Shrewsbury Sports Village
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Charles Darwin Day celebrations at Shrewsbury Sports Village include a choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon distances. The event starts at 09:00 on 12 February 2027. Tickets cost between £28.00 and £42.00.
Come and join us for the old man's birthday celebrations...
Choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon Distances
Come and join us on International Charles Darwin Day to celebrate his birthday – where better than in the town of his birth, Shrewsbury!
The run will be hosted at The Shrewsbury Sports Village on their purpose-built cycle track. Traffic free, chip-timed laps equal fast times, so you can concentrate on running and enjoy the company of the other runners. The event is limited to 150 places, and you can choose between 5k, 10k, half or full marathon distances.
Kick-off is at 10am, and there is access to the cafe, toilets and changing / showers inside the sports village.
Aid station every lap providing an array of drinks and snacks with friendly marshals included.
Special Darwin Day medal to all finishers.
Race HQ
Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
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Charles Darwin Day takes place on Friday, 12 February 2027 at 09:00.
Charles Darwin Day is held at Shrewsbury Sports Village in Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ).
Tickets for Charles Darwin Day range from £28 to £42. Live prices and availability are shown on codrc.co.uk.
Tickets for Charles Darwin Day can be booked via codrc.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Charles Darwin Day celebrations at Shrewsbury Sports Village include a choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon distances. The event starts at 09:00 on 12 February 2027. Tickets cost between £28.00 and £42.00.
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Come and join us for the old man's birthday celebrations...
Choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon Distances
Come and join us on International Charles Darwin Day to celebrate his birthday – where better than in the town of his birth, Shrewsbury!
The run will be hosted at The Shrewsbury Sports Village on their purpose-built cycle track. Traffic free, chip-timed laps equal fast times, so you can concentrate on running and enjoy the company of the other runners. The event is limited to 150 places, and you can choose between 5k, 10k, half or full marathon distances.
Kick-off is at 10am, and there is access to the cafe, toilets and changing / showers inside the sports village.
Aid station every lap providing an array of drinks and snacks with friendly marshals included.
Special Darwin Day medal to all finishers.
Race HQ
Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Shrewsbury Sports VillageShrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ
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When is Charles Darwin Day?
Charles Darwin Day takes place on Friday, 12 February 2027 at 09:00.
Where is Charles Darwin Day taking place?
Charles Darwin Day is held at Shrewsbury Sports Village in Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Rd, Shrewsbury SY1 4RQ).
How much are tickets for Charles Darwin Day?
Tickets for Charles Darwin Day range from £28 to £42. Live prices and availability are shown on codrc.co.uk.
How do I get tickets for Charles Darwin Day?
Tickets for Charles Darwin Day can be booked via codrc.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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