The Railway Ultra

JUL

2026

Run along the scenic Coalport railway beside the River Severn, passing industrial heritage sites between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Choose distances from 9 to 37 miles on an out and back course with regular aid stations.

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Coalport, West Midlands (England)

Registration

37 miles 28 miles 19 miles 13 miles 9 miles

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Event overview

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held on the Coalport railway line beside the River Severn, between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. The route follows a disused railway line and passes sites related to the area's former industrial activity. The event has a 7 hour cut off.

Distances

9 miles
13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
19 miles (3/4 Marathon)
28 miles
37 miles

Each out-and-back lap is 9.4 miles. A well-stocked aid station is provided every 4.7 miles.

Course and logistics

Headquarters is at TF8 7JF on the disused railway behind The Woodbridge Public House. Parking is a 10 minute walk away at the Coalport China Museum and Coalport YHA; charges apply. There are four pubs within one mile of the start on the river: The Woodbridge Inn, The Shakespeare, The Brewery, and The Boat Inn. The Coalport YHA is also within one mile of the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

37 mi

37 Miles

28 mi

28 Miles

19 mi

19 Miles (3/4 Marathon)

13 mi

13.1 Miles (half Marathon)

9 mi

9 Miles