Chased home by the train
Ten kilometres of trail racing, with the train chasing you home.
About the race
The 10K builds on the same riverside trails, but turns the challenge up a notch. You’ll run downstream through the Severn Valley before crossing the river and heading back upstream on the opposite bank, mixing grassy paths, woodland sections and uneven trail. With steam never far behind, it’s a more immersive test, finishing back at Country Park Halt.
Steam on your heels
Like the 5k, you’ll head towards Arley on riverside paths, before crossing the river and turning for home on the opposite bank. From there, the chase begins, with the train running back up the valley behind you.
The challenge is simple: stay ahead of the whistle all the way back to the finish.
Event timings
The race is scheduled around the Severn Valley Railway steam service to create a signature, race the train experience. The 2027 date will be confirmed soon.
The race sets off by the sound of the whistle as a Severn Valley Railway steam train arrives at Country Park Halt. Runners will head downstream alongside the river and railway towards Arley, before crossing the river on the footbridge and returning on the east riverbank to the Severn Valley Country Park.
Meanwhile, a train will be approaching Arley, travelling to the Country Park Halt – ready to chase down 10k runners as they head back to the Country Park, to finish the race where it started.
Final race day instructions with comprehensive race day instructions and timings will be issued to registered runners in advance of the event.
Race route
The route takes runners from the Severn Valley Country Park, to the footbridge over the River Severn at Arley. Runners then return to the Severn Valley Country Park on the eastern side of the river.
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