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.

Race information

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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