Run the Ironbridge Half Marathon 2024 for IGMT
Sunday 24 March 2024
10am-1pm
Would you like to take on the famous Ironbridge Half Marathon and help raise funds for the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust?
The Telford Harriers, the organisers of the Ironbridge Half Marathon, have shared 10 places with the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust for runners to compete and raise money for our vital heritage conservation and education work.
We have just 10 charity places available, so sign up soon to run this spectacular half marathon route passing through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge. You will go past a number of our museums and run over the Iron Bridge itself.
This event starts and finishes in the award-winning Telford Town Park. The route is a down and up multi-surface one-lap loop that goes down the Silkin Way and past Blists Hill Museum and Coalport China Museum into the Severn Gorge. You will then follow the old Severn Valley railway line past Maws Craft Centre and the Jackfield Tile Museum. You will cross over the iconic Iron Bridge, run through Coalbrookdale and then back up the Silkin Way to the finish line.
This 13.1 mile race is UKA approved and staged by local running club, Telford Harriers, who will help you build a training plan if needed.
All we ask is that you raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship for the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, a registered charity. Your registration fee covers the charity’s expenses and you will also receive an IGMT T-shirt.
Event details
The marathon starts and ends at the arena in Telford Town Park, Hinkshay Road, Telford, TF3 4EP. See route map here
Parking at the Telford Town Centre car parks
Registration fee - £25
Fundraising target - minimum £100. Participants can set up a Just Giving page to get sponsorship
Finishers will receive a medal, T-shirt and goody bag from the Telford Harriers
Over 18s only
The event is organised and managed by Telford Harriers.
Fancy it – but aren’t sure you can manage it? Telford Harriers are offering support and guidance, tips and tricks and you can also attend their training sessions to get you on the right track.
For more information contact our fundraising team
Picture from the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust archives showing a man running across the Iron Bridge.