Guardians of the CODRC

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2026

A multi-lap running event returning for its eighth year, with marathon, slightly long half marathon (16 miles) and an 8 mile option. The course starts at The Unicorn Inn and passes through the Ironbridge Gorge, with medals for all finishers.

Sat 26 Sep 2026

Telford, West Midlands (England)

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26 miles 16 miles 8 miles

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Guardians of the CODRC

The event returns for its eighth year and offers multiple running distances. It takes place from Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn, Holly Road, Little Dawley, Telford, TF4 3HZ. The route passes through the Ironbridge Gorge.

Runners complete one or more laps of the same course. Distances and laps are:

Marathon three laps
Half marathon two laps, slightly long (16 miles)
8 miler one lap

Medals are provided to all finishers. The event is organised by How Hard Can It Be Events. The description notes that the half marathon is slightly long and that the marathon comprises three laps of the course through the gorge. The venue is given using the TF4 3HZ postal address and The Unicorn Inn as Race HQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi

Full Marathon

16 mi

Slightly Long Half Marathon

8 mi

8 Miler