Ultra Running Hub Suckley, Worcester, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Malvern Hills Ultra 31 Miles
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (31mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 93 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31mi | 38 | Lewis Faulkner · 06:12:00 | Laura Battson · 07:03:00 |
| 2025 | 31mi | 33 | Ashley Kirby · 06:24:30 | Emily Haynes · 06:42:50 |
| 2024 | 30mi | 30 | Pawel Buda · 05:48:00 | Aimee Venner · 07:02:00 |
| 2023 | 30mi | 6 | Chris Pinder · 05:19:00 | Alice Maiden · 06:33:00 |
| 2022 | 30mi | 11 | Adam Smith · 05:52:00 | Zosia Young · 06:58:00 |
| 2019 | 31mi | 9 | Thomas Morrison · 06:17:00 | Lorna Al-Ani · 06:56:00 |
| 2018 | 29mi | 13 | Ward Linney · 06:25:44 | Holly Rabone Kent · 07:27:58 |
| 2017 | 29mi | 34 | Daniel Mitchell · 04:53:42 | Alison Carr · 05:34:40 |
The field grew 15% between 2025 (33) and 2026 (38). 39% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (31mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Malvern Hills Ultra 31 Miles is a 50k trail race organised by Ultra Running Ltd, with an entry fee of £80. This event, first run in 2017, will see its 8th edition in 2026. With 38 finishers at its latest edition, this race has a field size larger than 50% of its 2651 peer 50k races.
The course is described as tough and self-navigation, following the Worcestershire Way. While the route benefits from 'WW' signage, runners are advised to use GPX files, maps, or written directions for navigation. The race starts in Suckley, Worcester, United Kingdom.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.