Eastnor Castle Backyard

Eastnor, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr and Relay takes place on Sunday 26 April 2026 in Eastnor, Ledbury (HR8 1RL), on the private grounds of Eastnor Castle Deer Park within the Malvern Hills National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event is organised by Relish The Great Outdoors.

The route runs on the estate road in a figure-of-8 layout. The course offers views of Eastnor Castle and of British Camp, an Iron Age hill fort. The route is marked with reflective signs.

Format and practical details

Participants may race solo or as part of a relay team using timed formats. The event includes distance targets on the timed formats:

  • 33.3 mile ultra target
  • 50 mile ultra target

Headtorches or chest torches are required for the final few hours and must be provided by the runner. Ticket sales close on 19 April 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile Ultra
33 mi
33.3 Mile Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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