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4.7

(29)

Ultra Running Limited

Malvern Hills Ultra

Name: Malvern Hills Ultra
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Worcester, UK
Rating: 4.66

Location

Worcester, UK

4 Entry Options

23 Miles

31 Miles

38 Miles

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Rating Highlights

4.90 /5

Event Safety

4.86 /5

Event Logistics

4.86 /5

Supporting Staff

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.66

2026 Average

4.67

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.86

Event Logistics

4.86

Supporting Staff

4.86

Event Safety

4.90

Course Navigation

4.38

Course Congestion

4.79

Aid Stations

4.59

Swag

4.25

Sustainability

4.58

Finish Area

4.46

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Challenging

41% of reviews

Atmosphere

Small & Intimate

100% of reviews

Location

Remote Nature

90% of reviews

Running

Hilly

79% of reviews

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Malvern Hills Ultra take place?

Malvern Hills Ultra takes place in Worcester, UK.

What distances does Malvern Hills Ultra offer?

Entry options include: 23 Miles, 31 Miles, 38 Miles, 46 Miles.

How is Malvern Hills Ultra rated by runners?

Malvern Hills Ultra has an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 from 29 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Malvern Hills Ultra like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Challenging (41% of reviews), Small & Intimate (100% of reviews), Remote Nature (90% of reviews), Hilly (79% of reviews).

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4.7

(29)

Stuart J.

3.8

· 2026 46 Miles ·

It’s an enjoyable race and the support staff are great but the quality of food at aid stations was very poor this year. Just loads of ultra processed nonsense and absolutely no fresh fruit - this is appalling🙁. Also no course marking to speak of and while this wasn’t an issue for me as I know the Worcestershire way well ( and the GPX file supplied is good) I did see a lot of people getting lost at a few points. Obviously the Worcestershire Way is marked but does have some quirky markings in a few places.

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Steven M.

5.0

· 2026 46 Miles ·

Great event - especially for the price! Really appreciate all efforts made by the staff. The race photos were amazing and not charged extra for. Aid stations were great. Went the wrong way a couple of times, but that was my own fault not the race directors - should have payed mor...

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Thanks, Steven! We’re delighted you enjoyed the event, aid stations and race photos. Your kind words mean a lot to the team!

Ricardo M.

4.7

· 2026 46 Miles ·

Malvern Hills Ultra is one of my favourite ultras. Every year it’s on my calendar.

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Thanks, Ricardo! It’s lovely to be one of your favourite ultras. We really appreciate you returning each year!

Steve M.

5.0

· 2026 46 Miles ·

A challenging but hugely enjoyable event. Well done to all who helped make it happen.

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Thanks, Steve! Glad you enjoyed the challenge, and we really appreciate your kind words about the team!

Josh H.

4.5

· 2026 23 Miles ·

Another well organised, local running event held by Steve & the team. Have done various distances of this race and other races organised by Ultra Running and they're always well supported, well organised and good size events. Will continue to sign up for their events.

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Thanks, Josh! Your continued support means a lot to Steve and the team. We look forward to seeing you at another event!

Mr s.

5.0

· 2026 46 Miles ·

Being my first ultra marathon it wanted to do one close to home and im so glad I did it was fantastic, I had my wife and children at all the checkpoints as my support crew and they were made to feel welcome , great event and really enjoyed the day.

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Congratulations on your first ultra! We’re delighted you enjoyed it and that your wife and children felt welcome. Thanks for joining us!

Shaw P.

4.8

· 2025 46 Miles ·

Great event. Will be back ! This is my 4th time of doing it

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Thanks, Shaw! Great to have you back for a fourth time. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again!

Ashley K.

4.8

· 2025 31 Miles ·

Good event and a really nice out and back course. The 31 mile race was actually 33.5 miles according to the GPX route provided. I opted for the shuttle to take me from the start point, the 31 mile race start point. This was way over priced and poorly organised. We had to arrive at the start point 2.5 hours ahead of our start time. Only 4 people were using the shuttle service so we were just taken in a car. We had to then go with the organisers to the next checkpoint (38 mile race start), wait there until that race had started before then going to the 31 mile start point. This cost £25 each for a 20 minute drive. It would have been cheaper to get individual taxis and we would have been able to arrive at a more reasonable time before our start.

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Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback – we’re really glad you enjoyed the course overall and found the out-and-back route enjoyable, even if it did run a little long on the GPX (we’ll look into fine-tuning that for future editions). We’re sorry to hear your experience with the shuttle service didn’t meet expectations. Your concerns are completely valid, especially regarding the cost, waiting time, and overall organisation. The goal is always to make race logistics as smooth and fair as possible, and we’ll be reviewing the shuttle setup to see how we can make it more efficient and better value moving forward. We really appreciate you taking the time to share this with us, and we hope to welcome you back for a smoother, even better experience next time.

Andrew E.

5.0

· 2025 46 Miles ·

This was one of the most beautiful courses I have run. Very challenging 46 miles but excellent support, a cafe at the turn around point and places to see friends/family. Great to be able to see fellow runners from different distance events too.

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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the course – it really is a special route, and we’re glad the challenge was matched with the right support. It’s great to know the café stop, opportunities to see friends and family, and the shared experience with runners from other distances all added to the day. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

Beth D.

4.9

· 2025 31 Miles ·

First ever ultra events and staff and volunteers were friendly and helpful. I information at sart of race was good andni was overall impressed with the whole thing. Unfortunately had to dnf with injury but definitely coming back next year.

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Thank you for your kind words, and huge respect for taking on your first ultra – that’s no small feat! We’re really glad you found the team and volunteers friendly and helpful, and that the event left a positive impression despite the injury. Sorry to hear you had to DNF, but we’re so pleased to hear you’re planning to come back next year. We’ll be cheering you on at the start line!

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