Eastnor Castle Backyard 8Hr (Solo) & 8Hr Relay

An 8-hour backyard-format ultra and relay event in the private grounds of Eastnor Castle Deer Park, with an 08:00 start.

Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr (Solo) & 8hr Relay

The Eastnor Backyard events take place on a 4.167-mile loop in Eastnor Castle Deer Park, set within the Malvern Hills National Landscape. Solo runners start new laps on the hour in the backyard format, while relay teams can run in a continuous format across the same loop within the 8-hour time limit.

Date: Sunday 16 May 2027

Start times: From 08:00.

Location: Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury, HR8 1EN

Distances:

• 8hr Backyard Solo (target distance stated as 33.3 miles across 8 hours)
• 8hr Relay (pairs and teams)

Prices (as listed):

• Backyard Solo: £65
• Relay Pair: £40 per person
• Relay 3–4: £35 per person
• Relay 5–6: £30 per person
• Relay 7–8: £25 per person

Minimum ages: Solo 20+; relay minimum age varies by laps completed (details on event page).

Notes: Camping is available as an optional extra (£10 per person per night).