The Winter Railway Ultra
Coalport, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance race on the banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The course runs along a disused railway line behind The Woodbridge Pub in Coalport, Telford, TF8 7JF. Distances offered include:
- 9 miles
- 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
- 19 miles (3/4 Marathon)
- 28 miles
- 37 miles
Course and logistics
Each out-and-back lap measures 9.4 miles. There is a well-stocked aid station every 4.7 miles. The event has a 7 hour cut off. Race headquarters is on the disused railway behind The Woodbridge Public House. Parking is a short walk away at the Coalport China Museum and Coalport YHA, where charges apply. There are four pubs and a youth hostel within about one mile of the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.