The Wild One
Fun multi-lap marathon event raising funds for a fantastic Worcester-based charity. Run solo, in pairs or as a team of five. 10 laps of off-road fun around a combination of grass, wooded trails and tarmac.
When
The Wild One will be held on Sunday 21st July 2024. The race will start at 9:30am. with the ‘Wild Mile’ starting at 9am. Number pick up on the day from 8am (nothing will be sent out in advance).
Where
The address is Old Elizabethans Cricket Club, Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN. There is on-site parking available, but please car share where possible. There will also be a bar open and a bouncy castle for kids. Picnics are welcomed.
Solo, Pairs or Teams
Run solo and cover the full marathon distance or enter in pairs or teams of five as a relay event. 10 laps of off-road fun around a combination of grass, wooded trails and tarmac (2.62 miles per lap).
Snazzy bespoke medal and goody bag for all finishers. Prizes for fastest marathon times, best fancy dress and fastest lap. Entry is £16 per person for affiliated runners (£18 unaffiliated).
Sounds great, sign me up...
Visit the Entry Central page to book securely and efficiently. There are no extra fees to book online.
Fancy dress
A big part of the fun of the Wild One is the fancy dress. This year’s fancy dress theme is circus. Fancy dress is optional but we hope people enter into the spirit of this event. There’ll be some spot prizes for best fancy dress.
Wild Mile Children’s Race
Also taking place is the one mile Wild Mile children’s race. Entry is £3.50 (enter online or on the day). Medal for all finishers (parental supervision advised for anyone under 9 years old).
Ultra Wild One
Are 10 laps not enough for you? Continue on and there will be a prize awarded to the solo, pair and team with the most laps completed within the 7 hour cut off (4:30pm). You will still receive a finish time for the marathon as well as a record of the number of laps completed. There is a £5 per person charge for taking part in this.
Organisers and licence
The race is organised by the Black Pear Joggers. The full marathon will be held under a UK Athletics licence. Teams of two or five will receive a finishing time for the full distance. Please send any enquiries to the race director, Claire Shacklock or ask on our club Facebook group
Raising money for charity
All proceeds will be donated between two fantastic charities...
LOOK
LOOK are a Hereford based charity that supports visually impaired young people to thrive. They work nationally to offer mentoring, transformational events, online forums and parent support.
Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven
Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven is the only breast cancer charity in Worcestershire. They are one of the leading breast units in the UK, providing clinical services and assistance over and above those that the NHS can fund or offer.
The route
Starting and finishing each lap at the cricket club, the route takes you through Perdiswell Park, around Ravenmeadow Golf Course and along the canal. The terrain is flat, free of traffic and a mix of grass, gravel and tarmac. Road shoes are generally recommended.
The Wild One Race Results
- The Wild One 2024 Race Results (Online)
- The Wild One 2023 Race Results (Online)
- The Wild Mile 2023 Race Results (PDF, 55KB)
- The Wild One 2022 Race Results (Online)
- The Wild One 2021 Race Results (PDF, 67KB)
- The Wild One 2019 Race Results (Online)
- The Wild One 2018 Race Results (Online)
- The Wild One 2017 Race Results (PDF, 89KB)
- The Wild One 2016 Race Results (PDF, 395KB)
- The Wild One 2016 Race Results (XLSX, 55KB)
- The Wild Mile 2016 Race Results (Online)
- The Wild One 2015 Race Results (PDF, 160KB)
- The Wild One 2015 Race Results (XLS, 67KB)
- The Wild Mile 2015 Race Results (PDF, 234KB)
- The Wild Mile 2015 Race Results (XLS, 23KB)
- The Wild One 2014 Race Results (PDF, 197KB)
- The Wild One 2014 Race Results (XLSX, 29KB)
- Stuart Wild Memorial Race 2013 Race Results (XLSX, 27KB)
The Wild One Race Photos
2023 Photos (thanks to Stuart Wakelam)
2022 Photos (thanks to Stuart Wakelam)
History of ‘The Wild One’
Stuart Wild was a long-standing member of the club and well-known marathon runner. He had begun to organise the race with fellow runner Gavin Paskin when he suddenly passed away in March 2013. Gavin continued ahead with the event and it was agreed it would be renamed in tribute to Stuart.
The inaugural event was held in July 2013, titled the ‘Stuart Wild Memorial Race’. Gavin, along with the marshals and volunteers ensured the day ran smoothly (read the full race report).
We had great support from everyone, including Black Pear Joggers and Malvern Joggers, many with great fancy dress costumes. Cleeve Ladies were fantastic, entering 3 teams, we also had Tarzan who was a great character. Dave Phillips from Massey Ferguson runners had completed over 400 marathons in 30 years, he said how much he enjoyed this event.
An email received from a long standing member of The Black Pear Joggers summed it up perfectly:
“Thank you to all the organisers and helpers for a special, wonderful day. Stuart would have been looking down on us all. Big hugs to everyone for encouraging and helping me along the 10 laps, it was fun. You really are a friendly, happy bunch. Keep smiling, lots of love from Supergran Jan xx
The race went down so well, the club had lots asking when the next one would be. So the race was renamed ‘The Wild One’ and a crack team of volunteers, led by race director Claire Shacklock started planning.