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The Turd

Telford, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026

Event overview

July the Turd is organised by How Hard Can It Be Events and is scheduled for 4 July 2026. The event is based at The Unicorn Inn, Holly Road, Little Dawley TF4 3HZ, in the valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire. The event has an overall rating of 4.9 from four reviews.

Distances and course

  • Marathon - three laps
  • 16 Miles - two laps (described as a half-ish marathon)
  • 8 Miles

The route is a mixture of tracks, paths and road. Road shoes are sufficient. This is not the Railway Line course. All finishers receive bling.

Logistics and entry

Parking is available on site. Entry prices listed are £40 for the marathon, £35 for 16 miles, and £28 for 8 miles. Age limits apply: the marathon and 16-mile race are open to entrants aged 18 and over on the event date; the 8-mile race is open to entrants aged 16 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Telford

Race information

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