The Pied Piper Christmas Run

United Kingdom flag Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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The Pied Piper Christmas Run www.codrc.co.uk
Date 20 Dec, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee £28.00 – £40.00
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The Pied Piper Christmas Run

About the event

Celebrate the festive season with a unique twist at The Unicorn Inn on Holly Road in Little Dawley. This special day combines holiday cheer and birthday festivities for Lucas, featuring runs of various lengths alongside treats for all participants.
Choose from three exciting distances: an 8-mile jaunt through scenic countryside, a challenging 16-mile route that showcases the area’s beauty, or the full marathon distance to test your endurance. Each finisher will receive a medal commemorating this joyous occasion and enjoy slices of cake and pies as part of their celebration.
The event starts at The Unicorn Inn on Holly Road in Little Dawley, Telford (TF4 3HZ), where parking is conveniently located just a short four-minute walk away. Join us for an afternoon filled with fun, food, and festive spirit.
Participants will experience the charm of rural England as they run through picturesque landscapes around Little Dawley. The course offers runners a mix of terrain, providing both flat stretches and gentle hills that add to the challenge while highlighting the natural beauty of the region.
Whether you're looking for an easygoing jog or a more demanding endurance test, there's something here for everyone. Embrace the holiday atmosphere with fellow runners as you cross the finish line and partake in the post-race treats.
For those planning their visit, remember to park at the designated area near The Unicorn Inn before heading over to start your race journey through Little Dawley’s charming countryside.

Races offered

20Dec

8 Miler 2026

Running

Distance
12.9K
Countdown
48 days
Entry fee
£28.00
20Dec

Half Marathon (slightly longer) 2026

Running

Distance
21.1K
Countdown
48 days
Entry fee
£35.00
20Dec

Marathon 2026

Running

Distance
42.2K
Countdown
48 days
Entry fee
£40.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Telford.

Temperature4.6° / 8.8°
Feels like-0.2° / 4.5°
Sunshine hours2h 46m
Rainfall3.5 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind18.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity87.6%
Max UV indexLow (1.4)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise09:13
Sunset16:57

About Telford

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Telford is a new town in the ceremonial county of Shropshire, England. It is administratively located in the West Midlands region, and is now by far the largest town in Shropshire, being the residence for 165,000 people (2024).

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