Guardians of the CODRC

SEP
26
2026
Run scenic laps through Ironbridge Gorge from The Unicorn Inn in this friendly autumn event near Telford, with marathon, half marathon and an 8 mile option. All finishers earn a medal while enjoying the area’s striking industrial heritage.
Sat 26 Sep 2026
26 miles 16 miles 8 miles

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Event

Guardians of the CODRC is an annual running event organised by How Hard Can It Be Events. This edition is the eighth and the next scheduled race date is 26/09/2026. The event offers choices of longer distance running in September in the Telford area.

Course and distances

The race starts at The Unicorn Inn and the route takes runners through The Ironbridge Gorge. Race headquarters is at The Unicorn Inn, Holly Road, Little Dawley, Telford, TF4 3HZ.

Distances and lap structure:

  • Marathon - three laps of the circuit
  • Half marathon (about 16 miles) - two laps of the circuit
  • 8 miles - one lap of the circuit

Medals are awarded to all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Full Marathon (three Laps)
16 mi
Half Marathon (two Laps) 16 Miles
8 mi
8 Mile

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