Sat 22 Mar 2025 Telford, Shropshire, UK

The Silkin Way Ultra (and half)

A mad dash across Telford and back, taking in the Gorge.

2 races

  • Sat 22 Mar
  • #1 of 2
Unicorn Inn, Telford

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£33-£35

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 22 Mar
  • #2 of 2
Unicorn Inn, Telford

Ultra 50K

09:00

Age 18 & over

£47

  • 50 km road running

Event overview

Choice of 50K (ish) and Half Marathon. Come and join us for the 9th running of The Silkin Way Ultra. There is a choice of Half marathon distance or 50K (ish) Ultra. This race was held originally to coincide with the birthday of the Silkin Way when it was 50 years old and takes runners from the south side of Telford by The River Severn, to the northern side in Bratton. Once refuelled in Bratton, runners travel back through Telford, before turning west towards Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge. Aid stations at 6 miles and 13.1 and 20 miles full of drinks and food. Course marking include a map, GPX, chalk arrows and council way markers.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Races at event

  • Sat 22 Mar
  • #1 of 2
Unicorn Inn, Telford
Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£33-£35

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sat 22 Mar
  • #2 of 2
Unicorn Inn, Telford
Ultra 50K

09:00

Age 18 & over

£47

  • 50 km road running

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