Midsummer Mortimer Trail
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Midsummer Mortimer Trail 2026
The Midsummer Mortimer Trail takes place on 20 June 2026 and finishes at Ludlow Castle in Ludlow, Shropshire. It is a back-to-basics, self-navigating trail event following the Mortimer Trail through the Marches of England landscape. The course surface is mixed trail, field and road with forests, limestone tops and pastures, and includes a succession of hills and ridges with some strenuous climbs.
Distances:
- ~30 miles Kington Ultra; age 18-98; fee £55
- ~14 miles Croft Half; age 18-98; fee £35
The Kington Ultra starts in Kington, Herefordshire and crosses into Shropshire, passing features such as the rivers Arrow, Lugg and Teme, Wapley hill fort, Croft Ambrey, Orleton Common, the High Vinnals and Mary Knoll Valley while meandering through several villages. Estimated walk time 9-12 hours, estimated run time 5-9 hours. The Croft Half starts in Aymestrey, Herefordshire and follows a shorter version of similar terrain. Estimated walk time 3-5 hours, estimated run time 2-3 hours.
Registration for the Ultra and Half occurs at the respective start locations; entries are managed through SiEntries and there are entry closing and opening dates. Parking is available at Ludlow Rugby Club and paid transport from the rugby club to start points is offered for £15 per person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
