Sat 10 May 2025 Ledbury, Herefordshire, UK

Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr, Backyard 12hr and Relay | 12hr

The Eastnor Backyard is held in the beautiful private grounds of the Eastnor Castle Deer Park set within the wider Malvern Hills National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • Sat 10 May 2025
Eastnor Deer Park, Ledbury

12hr

10:00

Age 20 & over

£75

  • 12 hrs road running

Event overview

Nestled in green hills and tree filled parkland, the private estate road takes runners on a figure of 8 route with stunning views of Eastnor Castle and of British Camp, a distinctive Iron Age Hill fort standing tall on the horizon. Race against the clock, either as a solo runner or part of a large team, to achieve landmark distances of a 33.3mile ultra or a 50mile ultra on the 8hr and 12hr formats. Headtorches or chest torches, supplied by the runner, will be required for the final few hours. The route is marked with reflective signs. Eastnor Backyard and Eastnor Mud Bath - one running weekend, two very different routesThe Eastnor Backyard and Relay Races, held on Saturday, are held on tarmac roads and solid farm tracks. These routes are mud free!

This event is part of Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr, Backyard 12hr and Relay.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Changing facilities
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Toilets

Route

  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Multiple laps
  • Water stations

What's included

  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 20 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Sat 10 May
  • #1 of 2
Eastnor Deer Park, Ledbury

8hr

10:00

Age 20 & over

£60

  • 8 hrs road running