Eastnor Castle Backyard
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Eastnor Castle Backyard
The Eastnor Castle Backyard is held in the private grounds of Eastnor Castle Deer Park within the Malvern Hills National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The course is a figure of eight on a 4.167 mile loop that runs on estate roads and farm tracks and is described as mud free.
The event offers a solo Backyard race and continuous relay options. Solo runners complete laps that begin on the hour; a runner must complete each lap within the hour to continue. The solo 8 hour event equates to 33.3 miles on the 4.167 mile loop. Relay entries are run continuously by pairs and teams of various sizes; teams may choose to sync with the hourly starts but are not required to. For relays the final lap must be completed within the 8 hour time limit to count.
Route surfaces are approximately 60% tarmac, 20% stone track and 20% grass. There is no on course drinks station; one drinks and snack point is available at the lap area offering items such as Haribo and tribe bars (GF, vegan). On site facilities include toilets, coffee vans, caterers, bag drop and a changing tent. Camping is available for tents or vehicles with access from the day before the event until the afternoon after the race; there are no electric hook ups or showers. Parking on site is £5 per car cash only. The nearest train station is Ledbury, about 4 miles away.
All participants receive a 10 cm by 10 cm two sided event medal. Solo finishers who achieve the 8 hour distance receive a medal with a gold ribbon and those who do not complete their target distance receive a medal with a white #UnfinishedBusiness ribbon. Relay finishers receive medals with red ribbons and there are prizes for teams that cover the greatest distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
