Malvern Midsummer Marathon

Great Malvern, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Malvern Midsummer Marathon

The Malvern Midsummer Marathon takes place on Saturday 20 June 2026 with headquarters at Colwall Village Hall, Mill Ln, Malvern WR13 6EQ. The event is organised by LDWA - Heart Of England and uses routes around the Malvern Hills.

Distances offered:

  • 27 miles - All the Malvern Hills, approximately 5000 ft of ascent, tracks and paths, 4 checkpoints.
  • 15 miles - End Hills to Black Hill, significant climb but less overall ascent, 2 checkpoints.

Both routes pass through Cradley, Mathon, Colwall and Evendine. The longer route also includes Oyster Hill, Ledbury and Bromsberrow and follows the main ridge from British Camp after the northern Malverns. The course is run clockwise with a common first half before the routes separate.

Checkpoints provide a variety of snacks and drinks. A hot meal and pudding are available at the finish; participants should bring their own mug because none will be supplied at checkpoints or the finish. Certificates and badges are presented to all who return to HQ.

Entries opened 31 October 2025 and closed 12 June 2026. Entry fees were listed by membership status and the event is currently full; new entries are placed on a waiting list. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

27 mi
Marathon
15 mi
Short Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A summer trail event on Saturday 20 June 2026 along the Mortimer Trail between Kington and Ludlow, offering an approximately 30 mile multi-terrain ultra and a Croft Half that follows the final section of the route.

A park and riverside 5 km or 10 km race at The Valley, Evesham on 24 June 2026, with on-site registration at BCM Craft Ale Taproom, limited places, and series entry available until 1 May 2026.

An annual trail race on 24 June 2026 near the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and a new 5 km route, undulating off-road terrain, finisher medals and prizes, on-course water for the 10 km and refreshments at race headquarters.

A 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse with muddy climb, crawl and slide obstacles, mixed grass and woodchip surfaces, and start/finish by the grandstand. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

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