Malvern Hills Ultra
Sat, May 1, 2027
5 Clows Top Rd, Abberley
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THE MALVERN HILLS ULTRA – CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
1st May 2027 | Now in its 17th Year
The Malvern Hills Ultra returns for 2027, offering four challenging distances through one of England’s most spectacular landscapes.
Whether you’re looking to take your first step into ultra running or you’re ready to tackle the full 47-mile challenge, there’s a Malvern Hills race waiting for you.
Choose your distance:
🥾 MHU23 – 23 miles
🏃 MHU31 – 31 miles
⛰️ MHU38 – 38 miles
🔥 MHU47 – 47 miles
And if you choose the big one, be prepared…
47 miles. Over 2,900 metres of ascent. 13 hours to complete it.
Starting at 07:00, MHU47 competitors have until 20:00 to complete this demanding course.
Expect tough climbs, spectacular views and mile after mile of beautiful countryside as you take on a race that has been challenging runners for nearly two decades.
🏅 Bespoke finisher medals
🏆 Bespoke race trophies
⛰️ Four distances to choose from
🛰️ Race tracking
🍰 Checkpoint support & refreshments
👕 Technical race merchandise
How far will you go?
23 miles. 31 miles. 38 miles. 47 miles.
One spectacular day in the Malvern Hills.
23 Miles, 31 Miles, 38 Miles, and 5 more
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Sat, May 1, 2027
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Abberley, United Kingdom
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Location
5 Clows Top Rd, Abberley, Abberley Common, Worcester WR6 6AZ, UK
Start times
23 Miles: 11:00 AM31 Miles: 9:45 AM38 Miles: 8:30 AM47 Miles: 7:00 AMTransport: TBCDefer to 2027: TBCTransfer to another runner: TBCUpgrade to a bigger distance: TBC
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Malvern Hills Ultra
23 Miles
22 mi
£70
31 Miles
30 mi
£80
38 Miles
37 mi
£85
47 Miles
45 mi
£95
23 Miles
22 mi
£70
31 Miles
30 mi
£80
38 Miles
37 mi
£85
47 Miles
45 mi
£95
Route information
MHU Race Overview:
The 47 mile race is an out and back starting from Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ, predominantly following the Worcestershire Way, turning at Sally’s Place, British Camp, and back to Abberley Village Hall. It is strongly recommended that competitors use and follow the downloadable race gpx file.
The 38 mile race starts from CP1 which is the Admiral Rodney, WR6 6PL
The 31 mile race starts from CP2 which is the Post Office in Suckley, WR6 5DU
The 23 mile race starts from CP3 which is Sally's Place, British Camp, WR13 6DW
Ascent – 2,941m Descent – 2,941m Distance – 47 miles
The gpx file provided is showing the 'out' route, but you simply reverse the same gpx on the'back' route. The same gpx file is used for all the other distances, as they occupy part of the same route.
Malvern Hills Ultra entrants can choose various race distances, between 23, 31, 38, & 47. The total ascent of the 47 mile race is just under 10,000 ft,
Registration Options
All deposits and payments are on a non refundable basis.
Entry fees include a contribution to the Malvern Hills Conservators, who look after the paths and hills that we use.
Contributions to date = £600
All entries are on a non refundable basis.
MHU 47 – Individual entries are £95.00 per person
MHU 38 Individual entries are £85.00 per person
MHU 31 Individual entries are £80.00 per person
MHU 23 Individual entries are £70.00 per person
What's included
- Finisher's Medal (The size of the finishers medal will increase depending on the distance of the race you enter)
- MHU Technical T-Shirt
- Chip-timed results
- Water stations
- Aid stations
- Hot food available at the finish
- Timelords
- Trophies for top finishers of gender and age categories
How to get there
5 Clows Top Rd, Abberley, Abberley Common, Worcester WR6 6AZ, UK
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If required, transport for MHU 38, MHU 31 & MHU 23 competitors can be provided to the various start locations which will cost £25.00 per person and you can secure your transport by selecting that option during your booking process. This must be booked before race day by selecting the appropriate ticket at the checkout.
By Train
Corwall station is the closest train station to the start location, situated 2.7 miles away.
Parking
There is parking available.
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MHU Individual Race Start Times:
MHU 47 will start at 7:00 from Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ
MHU 38 will start from The Admiral Rodney, WR6 6PL at 8:30
MHU 31 will start from Suckley Post Office, WR6 5DU at 9:30
MHU 23 will start from Sally's Place, WR13 6DW at 11:00
Finish:
All races will finish at Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ
Transport:
If required, transport for MHU 37, MHU 30 & MHU 22 competitors can be provided to the various start locations which will cost £25.00 per person and you can secure your transport by selecting that option during your booking process. This must be booked prior to race day.
Approximate times competitors will be transfered from Abberley Village Hall:
MHU38 competitors will depart immediately after the main race start, be ready from 7:10
MHU31 competitors will depart at 8:25
MHU23 competitors will depart at 9:40
Actual transfer departure times will be confirmed by race email prior to race day.
Race Briefs:
Your race brief will be conducted at the location of your race start. The race brief will take place about 15 minutes prior to the race start which will be punctual, so please get to your race start location at least 30 minutes before the race.
Race Bibs:
On the day, each participant will be given a race number which must be clearly attached by safety pins, to either the back or front and be clearly visible. It is the competitors responsibility to ensure all CP stations have recorded their time as they pass through (this is in addition to the chip-timing system). Please arrive at your start location at least 30 minutes before the race to collect your Bib and attend a race brief. Late arrivals may not be allowed to start.
FAQs
Where will the races for the Malvern Hills Ultra event start?
Each race will have a different start location. The starting points are as follows: 45 mile - Sally's Place; 37 mile - The Suckley Post Office; 30 mile - Admiral Rodney; and, 22 mile - Abberley.
Will there be water stations along the Malvern Hills route?
Yes, there will be water available at every checkpoint along the route. Please note that you must bring your own reusable cup/bottle as this is a cup-free event.
How old must I be to enter the Malvern Hills Ultra?
All entrants for this event must be aged 20 and over.
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