Mortimer Forest Race

Overton, United Kingdom • 14 Dec 2025

Mortimer Forest Trail Race

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is scheduled for 14 December 2025 in Mortimer Forest on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. The main route is a multi-terrain course of about 10 mile-ish and a shorter route of 4 mile that omits the Big Dippers. The full course includes the Big Dippers, a climb to High Vinnalls and a downhill finish with views across the Welsh Marches to the Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons. Expect mud, hills and trails. The course will be marshalled and signed.

  • 10 mile-ish
  • 4 mile

Club races, leagues and championships

Ludlow Runners is involved in local club races and in the Hereford and Borders Winter Cross Country League. The winter league runs between October and February and comprises five races of about six miles each; the 2025/26 programme lists events in October, November, December, January and February at locations including Fforest Fields Llandrindod Wells, Croft Castle, Malvern College and Rotherwas. These races are held on Sunday mornings.

Club events for 2025 include a Bridgnorth road 10k on 19 October and the Bockleton Beast trail (date to be confirmed). The club championship requires Ludlow Runners membership, participation in at least six of ten listed races, scoring by the club against other Ludlow Runners, wearing a club vest and entering races as a Ludlow Runner. Awards will cover overall male and female winners, age categories, a most improved 10km runner award for 2025, and presentation at the Christmas party. Summer cross country comprises four races in June and July at about 4.5 to 5 miles each. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile-Ish
4 mi
4 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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