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The Turd

Name: The Turd
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: Telford

Telford, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026

July the Turd

July the Turd is a running event organised by How Hard Can It Be Events in the valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire. The event takes place at The Unicorn Inn, Holly Road, Little Dawley TF4 3HZ on 4 July 2026.

The event offers several route options:

Marathon, 3 laps
16 Miles, 2 laps
8 Miles

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jun 13

Gnosall 10K

Gnosall

11 km

Gnosall 10K is an 11.2k multi terrain race through Staffordshire countryside, following canal towpaths, a disused railway line, farm lanes and field paths. The event is limited to 400 runners and is organised by Gnosall Globetrotters.

Saturday Jun 13

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Sandwell

Sandwell Valley

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

5 km

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Sandwell Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026 featuring grass, path and woodland terrain with staggered wave starts and multiple obstacles. Minimum age 13 and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Saturday Jun 13

Bodenham Bound 5K and 10K Charity Run

Kidderminster

5 km

10 km

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum on 13 June 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options; mixed-terrain routes, online-only entry with limited places, and funds raised for local charity and scout group support.

Wednesday Jun 17

Rodney's Pillar

Shrewsbury

5 km

Rodney's Pillar is a provisional 5.2 km race on 17 June 2026 with 280 m of ascent. Entry is by pre-entry or on the day with fees of £7 pre-entry and £10 on-the-day.