The Railway Ultra Challenges
The Winter Railway Ultra
Saturday 18th February 2023 Start times will be 8.30am (37 Miler) and 9am (all other distances)
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The Railway Ultra
30th July 2022 37 Miler starts at 8.15am Other distances at 9am
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The Railway Ultra was such a success it will return in 2022 and 2023 with the Summer event on the 30th July 2022 and The Winter Railway Ultra on the 18th February 2023. The route takes runners along the banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth along the disused railway line where the views of the river are outstanding.
You have the choice of running 9, 13.1 Miles (Half Marathon) 19 (3/4 Marathon), 28, or 37 miles. Each out and back lap is 9.4 miles and there will be water stations every 4.7 miles.
View the course route
Both events starts at 8.30am for the 37 mile Ultra and 9am for all other distances. HQ TF8 7JF on railway behind The Woodbridge Public House, Parking is 10 minutes away in Coalport. There is a 7 hour cut off for the event.
Entry will be £28 – £36 (+£2 for unattached runners) to include a medal, computer timing, and drinks and snacks at the aid stations.
If you are interested in staying in the area after the race, the are 4 pubs within a mile on the river. The Woodbridge Inn, The Shakespear (with rooms), The Brewery (cheap good food), and The Boat Inn. The Coalport YHA is also within 1 mile of the finish.
Event Medal
Previous event images
Race Permit applied for.
We reserve the right to move the venue of the race to a different location in Telford. Instructions will be emailed a week before the race. Please note we are unable to offer refunds or deferrals however we are more than happy for you to sell or gift your place to someone else should you have to withdraw.
