The Malvern Hills Ultra route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for The Malvern Hills Ultra, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The Malvern Hills Ultra Ultramarathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 8.5% versus flat · net elevation 0 m · true cost £225
Decision summary
The Malvern Hills Ultra Ultramarathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 2,391 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:19/km
- Entry fee
- £95
- Typical conditions
- 87/100
- Evidence depth
- 43 verified facts
Lower than 52% of comparable mapped races
13:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 66% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the The Malvern Hills Ultra?
The The Malvern Hills Ultra route has 2,391 m of ascent, 2,391 m of descent and an estimated 8.5% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the The Malvern Hills Ultra route go?
The The Malvern Hills Ultra route starts at Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ (start/finish for the MHU 47; shorter distances start further along the route) and finishes at Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ. Underfoot, expect trail, predominantly following the well-signposted Worcestershire Way; competitors self-navigate and are advised to carry maps and GPS. It passes Worcestershire Way, Malvern Hills, British Camp, The Admiral Rodney and Suckley. Out-and-back along the Worcestershire Way with the turnaround at Sally's Place, British Camp, on the Malvern Hills.
What should runners know on race day for the The Malvern Hills Ultra?
5. Pacers known as 'Time Lords' run designated 11, 12 and 13-hour finishing times and assist with navigation.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Wilderness
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Trail
- Fell
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 2,941 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
The stored route produces 2,391 m of ascent, while a source states 2,941 m. GPS sampling and elevation models can produce different totals, so both are labelled rather than combined.
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 7:12:00 (Adam Jackson)
- Women's course record
- 8:42:00 (Henrike Puchta)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 20+
- Cut-off
- Finish cut-off 20:00 (about a 13-hour window for the MHU 47), with checkpoint closures at CP1 09:00, CP2 11:30, CP3 13:30, CP4 16:00 and CP5 19:00.
- Qualification status
- Open Entry ultra with no qualifying standard; self Navigation along the Worcestershire Way.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 5
- Pacers
- Pacers known as 'Time Lords' run designated 11, 12 and 13-hour finishing times and assist with navigation.
- Medal
- All finishers receive a bespoke MHU medal (medal size increases with distance).
- Finisher tee
- Finishers choose a technical MHU T-shirt, mug or hat in addition to the medal.
Access and course status
- Start
- Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ (start/finish for the MHU 47; shorter distances start further along the route).
- Finish
- Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ
- Nearest station
- Hartlebury is the closest train station to the start/finish; Worcester Foregate Street, Worcester Shrub Hill and Droitwich Spa are also options
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Trail, predominantly following the well Signposted Worcestershire Way; competitors self Navigate and are advised to carry maps and GPS.
- Landmarks
- Worcestershire Way, Malvern Hills, British Camp, The Admiral Rodney, Suckley, Abberley
- Notable features
- Hot chilli and rice plus tea or coffee served to finishers
- MHU 47 category winners receive free entry the following year
- Mandatory kit required: backpack, OS Map 150 (or downloaded maps), compass or GPS, whistle, mobile phone, emergency food and basic first aid kit
- random kit checks at registration
- Out-and-back along the Worcestershire Way with the turnaround at Sally's Place, British Camp, on the Malvern Hills
- five checkpoints including The Admiral Rodney and Suckley Post Office on each leg
How hilly is the The Malvern Hills Ultra Ultramarathon?
- Steep descent 21%
- Descent 16%
- Flat 24%
- Climb 18%
- Steep climb 20%
- Total ascent
- 2,391 m
- Net elevation
- +0 m
- GAP factor
- 8.5%
- Longest climb
- 1,980 m at 10.7%
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £95 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £225 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 87Favourability /100
More race details
Is the The Malvern Hills Ultra flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 8.5% slower than a flat course, with about 2391 m of total ascent.
How much does the The Malvern Hills Ultra cost?
The adult entry fee is £95, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £225 including modelled travel and accommodation.