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The Turd

Telford, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026

Event

July the Turd is an outdoor running event held on 4 July 2026 around the valley of Ironbridge in Shropshire. The venue is The Unicorn Inn, Holly Road, Little Dawley TF4 3HZ. The course is a mix of tracks, paths and road, and road shoes are stated to be sufficient. Parking is available on site. Finishers receive bling. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.9 out of 5 from four reviews.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • Marathon
  • 16 Miles
  • 8 Miles

The full marathon uses three laps of the course; the 16-mile option uses two laps. The organisers note the course is not the Railway Line course.

Entry and eligibility

Entry prices listed are: marathon £40, 16 miles £35, and 8 miles £28 (GBP). The marathon and 16-mile options are open to entrants aged 18 and over on 4 July 2026. The 8-mile option is open to entrants aged 16 and over on 4 July 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Telford

Race information

Registration
26 mi
Marathon
16 mi
16 Miles
8 mi
8 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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