Malvern Hills Ultra

Abberley, United Kingdom • 2 May 2026

The Malvern Hills Ultra is a challenging ultra running event held in Worcestershire, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall. Scheduled for May 2, 2026, it offers multiple race distances: 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles, with the longest route featuring over 2,900 meters of ascent along the Worcestershire Way. The course is an out-and-back route passing notable points like Sally’s Place and British Camp. Navigation is aided by downloadable maps, GPX files, and experienced pacers called "Time Lords" who help runners maintain target finish times. The event includes five checkpoints with provisions, enforces strict cut-off times, and awards finishers with medals and technical gear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

47 mi
2941 m+
47 Miles
38 mi
38 Miles
31 mi
31 Miles
23 mi
23 Miles
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