The November Nightmare

Telford, United Kingdom • 1-8 Nov 2026

Event overview

The November Nightmare is an eight-day running event organised by How Hard Can It Be Events in Telford, Shropshire. It takes place from Sunday 1 November to Sunday 8 November 2026. Each day is a separate race and participants may enter any single day, a selection of days, or all eight days. Each completed day awards a medal. The route passes through Ironbridge, a world heritage site, and measures are offered each day to cover different distances.

  • 8 miles
  • 16 miles (metric marathon)
  • 26.2 miles (full marathon)

Entry and logistics

Entry prices vary by distance, with listed single-day prices from £30 to £40: the 8-mile option is priced at £30, the 16-mile option at £36, and the marathon at £40. Race headquarters for the week is The Unicorn Inn, Holly Road, Little Dawley, Telford TF4 3HZ. The listing notes there are many local B&Bs in the area. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.9 based on three reviews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon - Single Day
16 mi
16 Miles Single Day
8 mi
8 Miles Single Day
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