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July the Turd

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Coalport, West Midlands, United Kingdom

calendar_today 04 Jul, 2026

About the Event

Take on a brilliantly quirky and challenging multi-lap race in the historic Ironbridge Gorge. July the Turd returns on Saturday, 4th July 2026, offering a fun-filled choice of 8-mile, 16-mile, or full marathon distances starting from The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley. This unique event combines a mix of tracks, paths, and quiet roads on a lapped course through the picturesque Shropshire valley, promising a rewarding day out with a famously "poo" themed finisher's medal. With a friendly, no-fuss atmosphere and on-site parking, it's the perfect summer challenge for runners who don't take themselves too seriously but still love a good distance. Choose your lap, earn your bling, and join the fun.

Races Offered

14 Mile

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 22.5K

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09:00

7 Mile

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 11.3K

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09:00

Marathon

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Coalport.

thermostat Temperature

12.4° / 20.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.3° / 17.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

13.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:07

nightlight Sunset

21:23

About Coalport

Learn more about the host city, Coalport.

Coalport is a village in Shropshire, England. It is located on the River Severn in the Ironbridge Gorge, a mile downstream of Ironbridge. It lies predominantly on the north bank of the river; on the other side is Jackfield. It forms part of the civil parish of the Gorge and is the south-eastern corner of the borough of Telford and Wrekin.