Eastnor Castle 8hr Backyard and 8hr Relay

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5.0 · 1 review
Sunday 26th April 2026 Past event
08:00
Ledbury, Eastnor
£70.20–£216.00 · 9 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Eastnor Castle 8hr Backyard and 8hr Relay event, organized by Relish Running Races, on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Set in the breathtaking grounds of Eastnor Castle Deer Park in Ledbury, Herefordshire, this race promises an unforgettable experience amidst the stunning Malvern Hills National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Runners will embark on a scenic figure of 8 route, offering spectacular views of the historic Eastnor Castle and the iconic British Camp hill fort. With options to compete solo or as part of a team, participants can aim for remarkable distances, including a 33.3-mile ultra in the solo format. Team runners will have the chance to earn Bronze, Silver, or Gold ribboned medals based on their laps completed within the 8-hour timeframe, ranging from 8 laps for Bronze to an impressive 12 laps for Gold. Plus, don’t miss the Eastnor Castle Mud Bath, a thrilling mud run that will take you through the messiest trails and water-filled troughs for an extra dose of fun! Get ready to lace up your running shoes and experience the adventure of a lifetime!

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Reviews

5.0

1 review

DS
Daniel Shirley Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Great location, great community, great event! It was a really tough challenge and a bit more 'lumpy' than I was prepared for, but it was a great race. The weather wasn't on our side for the first few hours, but that didn't dampen anyone's spirits. The organising team and the Marshalls did a great job of organising, cheering and keeping us fuelled. I would absolutely do this one again, and I highly recommend it to anyone considering dipping their toe in the ultra water.

Races

  • Relay Quad

    Team of 4

    Provisional Start Time 08:00. Min age 18 for 6 or more laps Min age 15 for 4-5 laps Min age 11 for 2-3 laps

    £151.20 per team

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  • Relay - 5 People

    Team of 5

    Provisional Start Time 08:00. Min age 18 for 6 or more laps Min age 15 for 4-5 laps Min age 11 for 2-3 laps

    £162.00 per team

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  • Relay - 6 People

    Provisional Start Time 08:00. Min age 18 for 6 or more laps Min age 15 for 4-5 laps Min age 11 for 2-3 laps

    £194.40

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  • Relay - 7 People

    Provisional Start Time 08:00. Min age 18 for 6 or more laps Min age 15 for 4-5 laps Min age 11 for 2-3 laps

    £189.00

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  • Relay - 8 People

    Team of 8

    Provisional Start Time 08:00. Min age 18 for 6 or more laps Min age 15 for 4-5 laps Min age 11 for 2-3 laps

    £216.00 per team

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  • 8hr Backyard Solo

    08:00 Start Time. Min age 20

    £70.20

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  • 12hr Backyard Solo

    £81.00

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  • Relay Pair

    Team of 2

    Provisional Start Time 08:00. Min age 18 for 6 or more laps Min age 15 for 4-5 laps Min age 11 for 2-3 laps

    £86.40 per team

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  • Relay Triple

    Team of 3

    Provisional Start Time 08:00. Min age 18 for 6 or more laps Min age 15 for 4-5 laps Min age 11 for 2-3 laps

    £113.40 per team

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Event information

Organiser's description

Why run the Eastnor Castle Backyard

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. 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 from 08:00 through until 16:00, either as a solo runner or part of a large team, to achieve landmark distances of a 33.3mile ultra on the 8hr solo format.

Team Runners target Bronze, Silver or Gold ribboned medals based on the number of laps completed within the 8hr event; Bronze (8 laps - 33.3 mile), Silver (10 laps - 41.67 miles), Gold (12 laps - 50 miles)

The Eastnor Backyard and Relay Races, held on Sunday, are held on tarmac roads and solid farm tracks. These routes are mud free!

The Eastnor Castle Mud Bath is a Mud Run, held on Sunday, seeking out the muddiest trails and water filled troughs, covered in mud.

Location

Ledbury, Eastnor, Herefordshire

Eastnor Castle, Eastnor, Ledbury, UK

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