Sexarathon

RACE SERIES INFORMATION

Our famous midweek series of races of distances between 5KM and 5M April to September

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Look out for notification on our facebook group Sexarathon

Race 1 - LILLESHALL 5M (measured) 

Wed 23-April-2025 7.00pm - A 5 mile course, all on roads and pavements from Lilleshall National Sports Centre TF10 9AT.

Allow a ten minute walk to get from the car park to the start of the race and registration. We ask that all runners head to the main carparks and not attempt to park near the start as there is limited parking there. If you do park near the start you will not be able to exit until the last runner has come in, this is for the safety of all runners. There are toilets available near the start and presentation, weather permitting will be at the start/finish area at approx. 8/8:15.

Race 2 - PHOENIX FLYER Dawley 5KM (measured/ 2 waves)

Wed 21-May-2025 7.00pm – sub 21 minutes – Wave 1 / Wed 21-May-2025 7.30pm – masses – Wave 2

Registration location, Dawley Centre - venue tbc

Parking There are 4 large public car parks either side of the High Street, where the start and finish is and also at Telford Langley Sports Centre, TF4 3JS. There are toilets available at Telford Langley Sports Centre and presentation, weather permitting will be at the start/finish area at approx. 8:15/30.

Race 3  - THE SHROPSHIRE 4M (approx) 

Wed 11-June-2025 7.30pm - On the tracks & paths of Granville Country Park, from The Shropshire Golf Club TF2 8PQ.  Registration will be in the Shropshire Golf Centre.

Allow time for a 15 minute walk to get from the car park to the start of the race. Please don’t underestimate the time required to walk / jog to the start. Registration will be in the Shropshire Golf Centre , where toilets are available and presentation, weather permitting will be at the start/finish area at approx. 8:15/30

Race 4 - VIC MUSGROVE FAST FIVE 5KM 

Wed 2-July-2025 7.30pm -  A measured, flat fast road course in Telford Town Park from Telford Rugby Club TF4 3NZ. (Dark Lane).

Parking There is limited parking at The Rugby club and a Telford and Wrekin Carpark on Dark Lane. This is a pay and go carpark, which suggests may close before the finish of the race. We urge runners to check this out before turning up. There are several carparks at Telford Town Centre with ample parking and less than a mile to the start. Registration will be in the Rugby Club where toilets are available and presentation, weather permitting will be at the start/finish area at approx. 8:15/30

Race 5 - IRONBRIDGE 4M (approx) 

Wed 16-July-2025 7.30pm - A race through the historic Ironbridge Gorge. Race Start: Ironbridge /Station Yard Carpark, Telford TF8 7JP.

Parking There is limited parking on Station Yard Carpark, we advise runners to seek alternative parking if possible, to ease the flow of traffic on/off the carpark. There are several others pubic carparks within Ironbridge. We urge runners to check these out before turning up. Registration will be in the Tontine Hotel TF8 7AL where toilets are available and presentation, will be at the Tontine around 8:15/30.

Race 6 - HARPER SCARPER 5KM

Wed 3-September-2025 7.00pm - On paths and roads from Harper Adams University TF10 8NB

Parking There is ample parking on the University Campus Carpark. Registration will be in the University Campus, room tbc where there are toilet Facilities and presentation, will be within the campus near the canteen at around 8:15/30.

Race Numbers and Race Information

Series Entrants - Your Series entry number must be kept and worn for the duration of the series. So please look after it!

Individual Race Entrants - Your number can only be used once. If you wear the same single race entry number to a subsequent race, your time won’t be registered. Therefore, if you enter more than one event you’ll receive a separate number for each race.

If numbers are lost or chips damaged, numbers can be replaced at a cost to the runner of £1, which can be purchased on the night. DO NOT run with a damaged number, your run may not be registered. Any numbers not received before the first race, will be replaced FOC, subsequent losses, replacements will be charged ​

FAQ

What happens if I lose or don't receive my number?

1.     If not received prior to first race of the series collect replacement from race HQ on the night of the first race FOC

2.     Subsequent lost or damaged numbers would need to be paid for by the runner and collected on the night, at a cost of £1

What’s my Category?

Traditionally ladies are described as Seniors up to and including thirty-four and Men up to and including thirty-nine. For the Sexarathon Series, Categories are Seniors (male and female) up to age 35 and then in five year age bands up to age 80 and are based on your age as at Race 1 on 23 April 2025.

What happens if I can’t take part?

Very nearly all event entries are non-refundable and this decision is down to the organiser of the individual race. As per the Race Declaration, entries for the Sexarathon Series are non-refundable. Series transfers are strictly forbidden once the first race has taken place, any runner found to be running in someone else’s series number will be disqualified along with the original entrant.

iPods/MP3 PLAYERS ETC. AND YOUR SAFETY

We take your safety very seriously. The officials and marshals around the course are there to help and guide you, and you need to be able to hear and respond to them and other members of public around you, at all times. 

Regular Headphones ARE NOT permitted at any of the series events, except the Vic Musgrove, as this race is on paths closed to traffic. We would encourage all runners to leave their headphones at home, as it is at the clubs discretion, to remove any runner from the results if found to be disregarding the rule. If headphones have to be worn, they must be bone conducting headphones.

Where can I find the results?

The results will be available (usually on the evening of the race) on the Sexarathon Facebook page, Telford AC Facebook page as well as the Stuweb Website.  Recent Event Results

Good luck with your training and have a great run

Sponsored by

D.R.E. & Co Chartered accountants

Tee Shirts

This year T-shirts will be awarded to all series entries. Regardless of how many races they complete.

Venues, Dates & Times

LILLESHALL 5M (measured) 

Wed 24th April 7pm

The 5 mile course, all on roads and pavements from Lilleshall National Sports Centre TF10 9AT.

Allow a ten minute walk to get from the car park to the start of the race and registration.

PHOENIX FLYER Dawley 5KM (measured)

Wed 22nd May 7.30pm 

Registration at :

Telford Langley Academy ( Formerly Phoenix School )

Duce Drive

Dawley

TELFORD

TF4 3JS

Parking - Series runners who do not need to register on the night, there are 4 large public car parks either side of the High Street, where the start and finish is.

Changing, showers and toilets are available at the Telford Langley Academy / Sport Centre, the nearest car park is the one next to the Academy or when full other public car parks in Dawley Centre not far away.

Race HQ and Presentations will be at the Elephant and Castle Pub, at the top of the High Street. All welcome

THE SHROPSHIRE 4ml (approx) 

Wed 12th June 7.30pm 

On the tracks & paths of Granville Country Park, from The Shropshire Golf Club TF2 8PQ

Allow time for a 15 minutes walk to get from the car park to the start of the race.

VIC MUSGROVE FAST FIVE 5KM 

Wed 3rd July 7.30pm

A re-measured, flat fast road course in Telford Town Park from Telford Rugby Club TF4 3NZ

IRONBRIDGE 4ml (approx) 

Wed 17th July 7.30pm 

A race through the historic Ironbridge Gorge from the Tontine Hotel TF8 7AL

HARPER SCARPER 5KM 

Wed 4th September 7pm 

On paths and roads from Harper Adams University TF10 8NB

If you have any queries then please email telfordac.uk