Hillfort Hustle 10 Mile and 5 Mile Trail Races
The Hillfort Hustle takes place on 19 July 2026 in Aymestrey, Herefordshire HR6. The event includes two trail races that start and finish opposite the Riverside Inn and pass through the village of Leinthall Earls and the private Gatley Estate.
The courses run over country lanes, tracks and trails and include a climb to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. The 10 mile course has about 1,800 feet of climb. The 5 mile course has about 1,000 feet of climb.
Both routes are fully marked and marshalled, with tail runners on course. The race is cup free. The 5 mile route has a water station at 2.5 miles. The 10 mile route has water stations at 2.5 and 7.5 miles. Runners are asked to bring a mug or water bottle.
Registration is handled at a registration tent where timing chips and race numbers are collected; bags can be left there. There are toilets at the start and finish but no changing facilities. Distance changes are permitted on race day; changing from 10 mile to 5 mile carries no charge, changing from 5 mile to 10 mile costs £5 cash.
A junior 2 km race for participants aged 15 and under will take place around lunchtime, with a £3 entry on the day and medals for all junior finishers. Food and drinks will be available at the finish, with sales supporting local village hall and church restoration funds. Prize giving takes place after each race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Day Information
Directions & Parking
The race starts and finishes in the village of Aymestrey, 7 miles North of Leominster on the A4110. The race field is across the road from The Riverside Inn (postcode HR6 9ST). The What 3 Words location for the field is: ///alternate.niece.seat
If you’re travelling south from Wigmore the event field is on the left just before The Riverside Inn. If you’re travelling north from Leominster it will be on your right. There’s plenty of parking close to the race start. Please follow instructions from the parking marshals.
RACE NUMBER PICK UP
Please pick your timing chip and race number up from the registration tent. You can leave bags here if you want – although your car will be close by. Registration opens at 8:30am. The latest time you can pick your number is 9:45am for the 10 Mile Hustle and 10:15am for the Half Hustle.
CHANGING DISTANCE
If you want to change distance you can do this on the day. There’s no charge to change from the 10 mile to the 5 mile distance. If you want to change from the 5 mile Half Hustle race to full 10 mile Hustle the cost is £5. Cash only please. If you are changing distance please do this before 9:30am
ON THE DAY ENTRIES
If we have capacity, we will offer entries on the day. The cost will be £25 for the 10 mile Hustle and £20 for the Half Hustle. Cash only. On the day entries will close at 9:30am
TOILETS
There are toilets at the start/finish but no changing facilities.
RACE ROUTES AND WATER.
Both the 5 and 10 mile Hustle routes are a mix of country lane, tracks and trails. There’s around 1,000 feet of climb on the 5 mile route and 1,800 on the 10 mile course.
Important: The Hillfort Hustle is a cup-free race. On the 5 mile course there is one water station at 2.5 miles where you can fill your cup or bottle. On the 10 mile route there will be a water station at 2.5 and 7.5 miles. The routes are fully marked and marshalled. There will be tail-runners on both the courses.
JUNIORS’ RACE
There will be a race for Junior participants aged 15 and under.