Ultra Running Hub Abberly, Worcester, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Malvern Hills Ultra 47 Miles
What the course asks
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
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 | 47mi | 39 | Nicholas Berry · 07:29:00 | Anna Cooke · 09:26:00 |
| 2025 | 47mi | 62 | Tom Scott · 07:58:35 | Anne Crawford · 09:15:40 |
| 2024 | 45mi | 43 | Tom Scott · 07:46:00 | Henrike Puchta · 08:42:00 |
| 2023 | 45mi | 37 | Adam Jackson · 09:12:00 | Elizabeth Reeves · 09:55:00 |
| 2022 | 45mi | 37 | Henry Walker · 07:58:00 | Helen Francis · 09:34:00 |
| 2019 | 46mi | 29 | Keith Wigley · 07:46:00 | Linda Holley · 13:23:00 |
| 2018 | 45mi | 44 | Stephen Minnikin · 09:28:47 | Emily Lockley · 10:27:47 |
| 2017 | 45mi | 63 | Adam Jackson · 07:32:29 | Margaret Anne Dobson · 09:39:43 |
| 2016 | 52mi | 55 | Martin Terry · 08:45:17 | Amelia Watts · 10:08:14 |
| 2015 | 52mi | 71 | Ian Radford · 08:41:00 | Julie Gerrard · 10:56:00 |
The field shrank 37% between 2025 (62) and 2026 (39). 8% of the 2026 field were women.
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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 76 km of trail with 2,940 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 76 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,940 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Malvern Hills Ultra 47 Miles is a 76-kilometer trail race with 2940 meters of elevation gain, taking place in Abberly, Worcester. This makes it a hilly race, with 38.7 meters of climb per kilometer.
The 13-hour time limit is tighter than 68% of 50-mile races, requiring a pace faster than 10.3 minutes per kilometer. With 10 editions since 2015, the latest in 2026 had 39 finishers, making it a smaller event than 41% of its 654 peer 50-mile races. The race is self-navigation, following the Worcestershire Way with signage, GPX files, maps, and written directions available.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.