The Turd
Telford, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026
July the Turd
July the Turd is a running event organised by How Hard Can It Be Events. It takes place on 4 July 2026 in the valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, with the base at The Unicorn Inn, Holly Road, Little Dawley TF4 3HZ.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon - three laps
- 16 Miles - two laps (half-ish marathon)
- 8 Miles - single option
The route is a mixture of tracks and paths; road shoes are sufficient. The event is not the Railway Line course. Parking is available on site. Bling is provided to all finishers, and promotional text mentions a novelty "poo" medal.
Entry fees are listed between £28 and £40 depending on distance and entry type. The course information notes lap structure for the longer distances and a mix of terrain rather than a single-surface route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.