The November Nightmare

Telford, United Kingdom • 1 Nov 2026

The November Nightmare

The November Nightmare is an eight-day running event held from Sunday 1st November until Sunday 8th November in Telford, Shropshire. Each day is run as a separate race; participants may enter a single day, several days, or all eight days. Each race day awards a medal.

Runners choose one distance to run on any day and may vary distances across days. The event route passes through Ironbridge, a World Heritage Site. The event headquarters for the week is The Unicorn Inn, Holly Road, Little Dawley, Telford TF4 3HZ.

Distances offered:

  • 8 miles
  • 16 miles (metric half marathon as described)
  • Full marathon (26.2 miles)

The organiser notes two additional races take place the day before the eight-day event: the Pumpkin Marathon and the Spooky Halloween Challenge, which can be combined with the main event. There are numerous bed and breakfasts in and around the area for those planning to stay locally. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Full Marathon
26 km
Metric Marathon
16 mi
16 Miles / Half Marathon
8 mi
8 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A multi-distance trail ultra on 2 May 2026 around the Worcestershire Way, with options of 23, 31, 38 or 47 miles. Self-navigation, downloadable GPX and staffed checkpoints support runners while timelord pacers offer route guidance.

Trail race at Carding Mill Valley on 2 May 2026 offering a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon of two laps. Entries are limited to 200 and a virtual option runs during the week of May 4th.

A provisional cross-country on 6 May 2026 covering 5.3 km with 100 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £10 and this edition is announced as the race's final running.

Four named loops add to 50 miles in Church Stretton, with choices from 10 miles to the full 50 miles and a rolling 16 hour buffet at the central HQ. The event allows loops in any order and direction for a variable distance challenge.

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