March on over for the Ironbridge Half
The historic half marathon route includes the UNESCO World Heritage Ironbridge Gorge.
If you’ve run 10 milers but aren’t ready to tackle a marathon as of yet then here is a race to ‘bridge’ that gap. Test yourself on an undulating 13.1 mile course at the Ironbridge Half Marathon this spring (26 March) and be rewarded with quality post-event goodies.
The Denso Ironbridge Half Marathon is organised by Telford Harriers and always attracts a good number of runners who enjoy the course (especially the Ironbridge), the support and the technical t-shirt.
It starts and finishes at Telford Town Park - popular with Saturday morning parkrunners and walkers – and takes participants on a tour of the area complete with stunning views of the Ironbridge Gorge. The terrain is a mix of hard packed trails, road and, more than likely, mud! There is a steep hill at around 9 miles and four water stations to top up fluid levels and keep everything moving to the end.
There is plenty to see: Blists Hill Museum, Coalport China Museum, Jackfield Tile Museum and the famous bridge and the Ironbridge Gorge Museum: From Telford Town Park to Rough Park and the Silkin Way.
Participants can expect a challenging, single loop run in a picturesque area with shouts of encouragement from marshals and locals. Then it’s a sprint over the finish line in the Town Park where they'll pick up their t-shirt, medal, goody bag and water.
This is a ‘must do’ half marathon for any runner’s diary. For more information and race registration, visit the Ironbridge Half Marathon website.
Image courtesy of Chris Richards.