Admiral Rodney, Worcester, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 2, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Malvern Hills Ultra 38 Miles

Race completed

61 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

3.1 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 61 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.1 as a floor, not a verdict.

52.1965° N, 2.2096° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~7 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (38mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 55 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 93 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 61 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes61 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 61 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 61 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Course Notes

The course is self navigation and tough - although it is all on the 'Worcestershire Way' which does benefit from 'WW' signage along the route.Use the GPX files, or the maps and written directions.

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