Saturday, May 15, 2027
Distance
Terrain
Difficulty
Three laps of the Shindig course, so runners cover the Ironbridge Gorge and the Silkin Way return three times before finishing back at the event base.
Passes the Ironbridge Gorge area
Runs through Ironbridge and Jackfield
Return leg on the Silkin Way
Lap-based format with 1, 1.5 and 3 lap options
Distinctive route markers
Finish at a pub with ales and pub food
Start / Finish
The Unicorn Inn, Telford, TF4 3HZ
The Unicorn Inn, Telford, TF4 3HZ (same venue as the start)
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
Recovery
What you get
Event bling for finishers
Distinctive route markers on course
Lap-based options of 8 miles, half marathon and marathon
On the day
Food vendors
Before you enter
Other questions
The course is a single loop, and each distance is made up of a set number of laps. Eight miles is one lap, the half marathon is one and a half laps, and the marathon is three laps. You follow the same distinctive route markers each time round.
The route uses local paths and includes some climbs, so it is not completely flat. It is not technically difficult, but the marathon runners will feel the climbs repeated over three laps.
It follows local paths and footways rather than a closed road circuit, so expect to share some sections with other path users. Take care at any road crossings and follow marshal instructions.
There is. Ales and pub food are available at the event location after the run, which makes the pub finish a big part of the day for runners and supporters.
Supporters are welcome. The pub base gives them somewhere to settle in with food and drink, and the looped nature of the course means runners pass through the same areas more than once.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Telford, United Kingdom
Saturday, May 15, 2027
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