Mercia Fell Runners Club Info
CLUB INFO
Mercia Fell Runners is a long-standing fell-running Club with an established reputation.
HISTORY
Richard Day, our Honorary President, founded the Club in 1985 with the aim of promoting and encouraging fell running within our locality. This is not specifically defined but our membership is mainly drawn from Central and South Staffordshire, Greater Birmingham, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the Welsh borders.
RUNNERS
Our runners range from elite athletes who perform at the highest level of the sport including wins at English, Welsh and British Championships and at International level, through to beginners, those who were once very good, those who aspire to be very good and those who just enjoy the hills.
We cater for everyone who wishes to enjoy the fun, satisfaction and friendship that fell running brings.
RACES
Mercia itself organises multiple races per year. As of 2025 these are (for an up to date list and more details see the Races page on this site):
| January | Morning After |
| Cannock Chase Trig Points | |
| February | Shropshire Weekend |
| Saturday: Titterstone Clee | |
| Sunday: Longmynd Valleys | |
| March | Cardingmill Canter |
| May | Batch Bash |
| June | Rodneys Pillar |
| Pontesbury Fell Race | |
| July | Stiperstones Fell Race |
| August | Ragleth Fell Race |
| October | Breiddens |
| November | Callow |
| December | Jingle Hells |
Members are encouraged to help and marshall at these events, they are the principal way which we raise funds for Club activities.
Mercia also occasionally hosts National Competitions such as English and British Championship races and the UKA British Fell and Hill Running Relay Championships all of which serve to showcase our thriving and vibrant Club.
As well as Mercia-backed races, there is a full calendar of races in the catchment area, most of which are advertised at local races, in the FRA Calendar and on the Races page on this site
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The Club has its own Annual Championship contested over a number of races, of all distances throughout the year and also helps sustain individual challenges including The Bob Graham and The Paddy Buckley Rounds.
For further details see Mercia Club Champs Races for 2025
SOCIAL
In support of all of this there are also social events including the extremely popular Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening which is held on the evening of the Cardingmill Canter Race, Club Weekends and activities throughout the year plus regular group training sessions.
KIT
The Club colours are yellow vests, black shorts and a range of other kit which can be ordered from the club shop here.
Discounts are available for Club Members, on production of Membership Card which can be found in your SiEntries account:
Up & Running, Shrewsbury
The Outdoor Depot, Church Stretton
Membership renewal is by 31st March each year through SiEntries
COMMITTEE
To drive Mercia forward there is a proactive Committee which is always open to suggestions. It is elected annually at the Club’s AGM which is held in Oct/Nov, full information about this occasion is circulated by email prior to the event.
If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact any Member of the Committee who will endeavor to help with any queries and provide you with the information you require.