Abberly, Worcester, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 2, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Malvern Hills Ultra 47 Miles

Race completed

76 km Distance

2,940 m Climbing

8.2 Grit · Hardcore

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

What the course asks

Climbing rate 39 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 13 hours 10:16 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 70% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~39 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (47mi) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 76 km of trail with 2,940 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition76 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,940 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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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. Start and finish at Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ.

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