Mad Jacks 5

7th Nov 2026

TRA Permit Application Submitted - Pending Approval

his race is a joint venture between Shrewsbury AC and the National Trust. 2026 will be the eighteenth year of this race. Set in the extensive grounds of the National Trust’s Attingham Park. The course is approximately 5 miles. The course is off road and includes a mixture of pasture land where cattle, sheep and deer can be seen. The course also passes through wooded areas with obstacles such as fallen trees. Also included are several wet/marsh areas (dependent upon weather conditions leading up to the race and on the day). Mad Jack's pond. Just before the finish the course takes in ''The Pond” where competitors run or wade through still water that is approximately 1 metre deep. This can be very muddy and obviously cold, be prepared for this popular feature at the end of the race.