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The November Nightmare

Name: The November Nightmare
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Telford

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.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Telford

Race information

Registration

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

Saturday May 16

Cannock Chase Challenge

Trail races at Tackeroo Campsite in Cannock Chase with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a two person marathon relay. Courses are entirely off road with rolling terrain, singletrack and regular feed stations.

Saturday May 16

The Shindig in The Shire

A multi lap running event from The Unicorn Inn in Telford with routes of 8, 16 and 26.2 miles passing Ironbridge Gorge and returning via the Silkin Way. Ales, pub food and event bling are available after the runs.

Saturday May 16

Shropshire Historic 50K

Shrewsbury

50 km

A new 50K route from Telford Town Park to Shrewsbury that visits multiple historic Shropshire sites. The event includes chip timing, five nutrition stations, measured routes, free photos and a special series-linking segment medal.

Wednesday May 20

Batch Bash

All Stretton

5 km

A short, hilly 5.3 km race in All Stretton on 20 May 2026 with registration at the Yew Tree Inn. The event includes junior races, supports local charities, and forms part of the Shropshire Summer Series.