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Name: The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser
Start: 2026-06-06
End: 2026-06-06
Location: Coalport

Coalport, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser

The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser is organised by How Hard Can It Be Events and is in its sixth running. The event departs from The Unicorn Inn and uses a route that includes sections of the Silkin Way, Rough Park and the Valley of Ironbridge, with a crossing of the Ironbridge.

Distances offered:

8 Miles
16 Miles
Marathon

One lap of the course measures eight miles. The marathon is three laps and the half marathon is two laps. The course follows a varied mixture of paths and tracks rather than being on a single surface type.

Entry fees are listed in tiers, with different prices for each distance. The location is given as TF4 3HZ. Fancy dress is highly recommended and top hats and tiaras are suggested as part of the event atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Coalport

Race information

Website

24 mi

Marathon

16 mi

Half Marathon

8 mi

8 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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