Severn Valley Trail Run - 10K

Alveley, United Kingdom

Expected April 2028

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Distance

10km

Start Time

11:00

Terrain

Trail

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Severn Valley Trail Run is a 10k trail race that starts and finishes inside Severn Valley Country Park near Alveley in Shropshire, with a loop that also takes in neighbouring farmland. Runners cover a genuine mix of dirt trails, gravel tracks, woodland paths, grass and short sections of surfaced path, with steady natural undulations, a few proper climbs and some more technical ground along the way. It is deliberately not a flat and fast road course, and the reward is a constantly changing landscape and wide views across the valley when the weather cooperates. Race HQ, the start and the finish all sit within the Country Park, and entry covers chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, a branded goody bag, a fully marked and marshalled route and free professional race photography.

Circular route through Severn Valley Country Park
Mixed terrain of dirt trails, gravel, woodland paths and grass
Climbs, descents and technical sections
Views across the Severn Valley in good weather
Race HQ, start and finish all inside the Country Park

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Race HQ and the start are based within Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley, Shropshire, WV15 6NG

Finish

The finish is within Severn Valley Country Park, at the same area as race HQ

Terrain

A real mix underfoot including dirt trails, gravel tracks, woodland paths, grass and short sections of surfaced path. Conditions vary with the weather.

Route

The 10k follows a circular, mixed-terrain route through Severn Valley Country Park and onto neighbouring farmland. There are plenty of natural undulations and a few good climbs, balanced by rewarding downhill sections and more technical stretches. Race HQ, the start and the finish are all based within the Country Park.

Getting There

Severn Valley Country Park is located near Alveley, between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, reached via Alveley off the A442. The nearest train stations are Kidderminster and Stourbridge Junction, and the local bus service is the 297.

Race Day

Race day is Sunday 25 April 2027. The 10k starts at 11:00 from Severn Valley Country Park, where race HQ, the start and the finish are all located. Full pre-event information covering timings, arrival, parking and what to expect on the course is sent to entrants beforehand.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Race photos

Bespoke finisher's medal

Branded goody bag

Chip timing and race results

Free professional race photography

Fully marked and marshalled 10k trail route

Overall finishers' prizes

Pre-event information pack covering travel, parking, timings and race-day arrangements

Chip timingYes. Entry includes chip timing and race results, and free professional race photography is also provided.

Food after the finishA branded goody bag is provided. Full pre-event information covering race day arrangements is sent to entrants in advance

On the day

First aid on course

RecommendedTrail shoes (recommended as conditions underfoot vary with the weather)

Parking · PaidParking will be available at Severn Valley Country Park. If entry numbers are high, additional parking areas within and close to Alveley village are available to maximise capacity. Your pre-event information will confirm exactly where you should park on race day, so please follow the instructions sent to you before the event.

Public transportSevern Valley Country Park is located near Alveley, between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, reached via Alveley off the A442. The nearest train stations are Kidderminster and Stourbridge Junction, and the local bus service is the 297.

Marshals on courseYes. The 10k trail route is fully marked and marshalled, and the organiser sends full pre-event information ahead of race day covering timings, travel, parking and what to expect on the course.

Before you enter

RefundsEntries are generally non-refundable unless in exceptional circumstances at the organiser's discretion, and transfers may be permitted at their discretion. Optional refund protection through XCover is available at checkout for GBP 2.60 and covers injury or illness including Covid-19, adverse weather on race day, unexpected public transport disruption, and breakdown or accident.

TransfersTransfers may be permitted at the organiser's discretion. For safety reasons an entry should not be given to anyone other than the person named on it.

DeferralsDeferrals may be considered if the organiser cancels the event, but they are not guaranteed.

If the race is cancelledIf the organiser cancels, refunds or deferrals will be considered but are not guaranteed. The organiser is not liable for cancellation or disruption caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, such as severe weather, flooding or safety concerns.

Bad weatherThe organiser is not liable for cancellation or disruption caused by circumstances beyond reasonable control, including severe weather, flooding or safety concerns. The organiser reserves the right to alter the route, distance or format of the event, adjust start times or wave structure, and modify or withdraw any element of the event where necessary.

Minimum ageParticipants must be aged 15 or over on race day. The organiser states that England Athletics affiliation will be in place by race day.

DogsNo. Severn Valley Trail Run is not being run as a canicross event and entries are for runners only.

HeadphonesFor safety, the organisers recommend running without headphones so you can hear marshal instructions and other runners around you.

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