Croome Capability Canter

Voted into the top 10 off-road races by readers of Runners World, the Croome Capability Canter is a 6.5 mile (10kish) multi-terrain race around the scenic Croome Park; designed by renowned 18th century landscape architect Lancelot “Capability” Brown, organised by the Black Pear Joggers. Important updates will be added on this page, but you can also discuss the race and stay up to date on the BPJ Facebook group.

We’re back – Sunday 28th November 2021

We’re back! Last year’s race did not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the Croome Capability Canter is back on Sunday 28th November 2021. Entries will open on Friday 1st October 2021 at 9pm (the evening). The route and format will largely be the same as previous years.

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Online Entry

Online entry only (no on the day entries or postal entries).

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Prizes and Goodies

Medals and goodie bags will be awarded to all finishers, with prizes given to winners.

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Entry Prices

£14 for runners affiliated to UK Athletics clubs and £16 for unaffiliated runners.

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Limited Spaces

Entries have been strictly limited to 350 to protect the parkland.

Enter Croome Capability Canter

Entries for the 2021 race will open on Friday 1st October 2021 at 9pm (the evening). Please set a reminder as the race usually sells out quick. You will be able to enter using the following link.

Enter online

The Course

The course is a 6.5 mile ‘undulating’ multi-terrain off-road course around the beautiful scenery of Croome Park, with excellent feedback from the previous year’s runners. Visit the Run Britain site for further details. View Route and Marshall Points

Location, Directions and Parking

The address for the start of the race is: Croome Park, nr High Green, WR8 9DW (View Map and Directions).

There is limited parking, please car share where possible.

Please allow 10 minutes to walk from registration to the start.

Refreshments

An early morning race menu at the cafe will be available from 8:00am (View Menu).

Marshalls and Volunteers

If you are interested in marshalling or helping out at the race, please pass your name, phone number and email address to the race secretary, Claire Shacklock. Any help you can offer is very much appreciated.