Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon
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Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon
The Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon on Saturday 24 April 2027 is a 13 miles (21 km) off-road race with about 750 m of climbing along the Malvern ridge. The route runs through woodland, fields, streams and single track on the west side of the ridge before climbing onto the ridgeline and over Worcestershire Beacon, the highest point at 422 m, then finishes with a downhill run into the theatre hall.
Entry is limited to 300 runners and the event sells out each year. There is no cut-off time, so participants may run, jog or walk at their own pace. The course is arrow marked with staffed checkpoints and electronic timing linked to each race number, but a GPX file is recommended for open fields.
Three aid stations are provided roughly every three miles with water, snacks and access to toilets; there are no disposable cups so runners should bring a bottle or folding cup. Medical cover and a physio team are available, and race photos are shared free after the event. Race HQ is the theatre hall at Regents Theological College next to the Sugarloaf Café, offering an indoor bag drop, toilets and hot food and drinks. Parking near HQ is very limited; organisers recommend walking about 15 minutes from the larger car parks at West of England Quarry, Tank Quarry or North Quarry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
