Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon
This is a superb trail half marathon. The course is varied and hilly but there’s not cut off time. We have a stunning race HQ and theater hall, plus a cafe. There’s three well stocked aid stations on the 13 mile route. The staff and the atmosphere is friendly and runners from around the UK enjoy this race year on year. Places are limited and we don’t allow on the day entries – if you want a place please book via the form.
The Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon is a 13 mile offroad trail running event being held on Saturday 24th April 2027. Entry to the race costs £35 + VAT which includes:
- Race entry fee
- Free race photos
- Donation to the Malvern Hills Trust
- Race timing
- Sign posted race route
- Prizes/medals
- Feed stations/water stops
- Staffed checkpoints
- Event Parking
- Physio support (if needed)
- Post race massage – £10 for 10 minutes
SATURDAY 24th APRIL 2027 - BOOK YOU PLACE NOW: CLICK HERE
MEETING POINT / RACE HQ
The race headquarters will be at the Regents Theological College by the Sugarloaf Café. The cafe will be open serving tea, cake, coffee and various lovely treats from 8 am. Race registration will be open at 8 am on race day. The race starts at 10 am. The address is:
Elim Arts Centre
West Malvern Road
West Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 4AY
WHAT TO BRING
- Running shoes
- Running clothes, suitable for the weather
- A windproof jacket
- A fully charged mobile phone with the race director’s number stored
- Enthusiasm for a challenge and a smile for the photos
ITINERARY
- Registration opens from 8:00 am
- Safety briefing at 9:40 am
- Race starts at 10 am
If you can park at one of the bigger car parks further away and walk into the site – it would be a huge help. Parking around the race HQ is limited because of the residential areas and the nature of the site and the Malvern Hills.
THE MALVERN HILLS TRAIL HALF MARATHON ROUTE
The route starts at the stunning grounds of Elim Arts Centre at Sugarloaf Cafe, and heads straight out onto the Malvern Hills. The trail heads south through woodlands, fields, forests and rolling hills towards Wynd’s Point. At Wynd’s Point you climb up onto the ridge line and follow it north with stunning views either side before dropping down to the finish line.
There will be a feed/water station at the halfway point, and a feed/water station and toilets every 3 miles. There are also staffed checkpoints at mile three, six and nine.
THE WHOLE ROUTE WILL BE ARROW MARKED