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Malvern Hills Ultra 2011
The Malvern Hills Ultra is a test of endurance with some navigational skill. Entrants can choose between the 52 mile option and the 82 mile option. The total ascent is over 4,000 ft. The race is open to runners and walkers and relay teams. Trophy Categories consist for the individual winner’s for men and women, veteran men and women, teams of three and a unique relay team event where team members just run between checkpoints. Checkpoints are a minimum of 6 miles and a maximum of 12 miles apart.
The race starts at Top Barn Activity Centre which is home to windsurfing, outdoor pursuits and the renowned Run-Around Sports shop which caters for the more professional athlete.
From the Activity Centre the 50 mile track leads you onto the Severn Way which takes you through Grimley and onto a lovely meandering path along the River Severn. Through Worcester and onto Upton on Severn the route moves across to the foot of the Malvern Hills. At this point competitors will have already done a marathon distance and will be faced with the daunting yet beautifully spectacular scenery of the Malvern Hills. This is the most challenging part of the course but also the most rewarding as competitors experience some breathtaking views. Conquering the Worcestershire Beacon the route touches the River Teme before heading directly home to Holt Castle.
The 80 mile route out extends south beyond Tewkesbury on the Severn Way and then connects to Three Choirs Way heading north towards the Worcestershire Way and coming in north towards Bewdley on the Worcestershire Way and returns south to Holt Castle on the Severn Way
The Race Start time for the 52 mile race is 9.00am on Saturday 7th May 2011, signing in and checks open at 7.00 am inside the Activity Centre Building. The Race start time for the 82 mile race and walkers of the 52 mile race is 6.00am on Saturday 7th May 2011, signing in and checks on Friday 6th May between 7.00pm and 9.00pm or on the day at 5.00am. Food; for the 2011 race the food at the finish was soup, various pasta meals, unlimited drinks hot and cold, and For Goodness Shakes drinks, the 2011 race will be on a similar basis with full details to follow. Check points will have unlimited water and some nutrition, full details also to follow. Under no circumstances is litter to be left along the route.
Finishers will receive an official MHU medal and a MHU T-Shirt.
The 52 mile event options:
- Individual entries are £55.00 per person
- Team Relay entries (min 4, max 6 people) are £35.00 per person.
- Corporate Relay Team entries (max 6 people) are £780.00 per team
The 82 mile event options:
- Individual entries are £75.00 per person
- Team Relay entries (min 4, max 10 people) are £45.00 per person.
- Corporate Relay Team entries (max 6 people) are £900.00 per team
Note: 50% of the corporate entry fee will be equally split and donated by Ultra Running Limited to its two preferred charities; (a) St Richard’s Hospice and (b) The Kidderminster Hospital Appeal. In addition each corporate relay team must guarantee to raise at least £1,000 to add to the sponsor pot for these charities or another charity as agreed with Ultra Running Limited
Please see the rules page.
Check Points for 52 mile race
Ultra Running Limited would like to thank the following check-point sponsors;
CP1 The Diglis House Hotel| Severn Street Worcester WR1 2NF 01905 353 518 |
Grid ref: SO849542 Lat: 52:11:11 N Long: 2:13:20 W |
CP2 Rose & Crown
(May have to use the Church car-park to the rear, we will advise on the day).
| Church Lane Severn Stoke Worcestershire WR8 9JA |
Grid ref: SO857443 Lat: 52:05:49 N Long: 2:12:33 W |
CP3 The Malvern Hills Hotel
| Wynds Point Malvern Worcestershire WR13 6DW 01684 540 690 |
Grid ref: SO763406 Lat: 52:03:49 N Long: 2:20:45 W |
CP4 The New Inn
Hereford Road |
Grid ref: SO759493 |
CP5 The Crown Inn at Martley
| Berrow Green Road Martley Worcester WR6 6PA 01886 888 840 |
Grid ref: SO752600 Lat: 52:14:16 N Long: 2:21:47 W |
Finish Holt Castle
| Opposite Holt Church. | Grid ref: SO829626 Lat: 52:15:42 N Long: 2:15:04 W |
Directional Road Map (pdf 61k)
We would also like to take the opportunity of reminding all supporters and competitors to treat these check-points with respect. Please refrain from wearing muddy shoes within the establishments and respect that their day to day activities will include other paying customers. However, we have been very fortunate at securing these excellent locations and most can supply excellent accommodation and food, they are all highly recommended and I think the relay teams may have to show some restraint if they are to complete the challenge!
Check Points for 82 mile race
To Be Confirmed, but they will encompass all of the 52 mile race check-points
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