Races
We love racing! We’re actively involved in organising and supporting the following local races:
Cross Country League
Club Races
Mortimer Forest Trail Race
Winter Cross Country League Races
The Hereford and Borders Winter Cross Country League races take place between October and February. There are five races, all about 6 miles.
The programme for the Autumn/Winter League in 2026/27 is as follows.
Race 1 – Sunday 4th October 2026 – Abbeydore (Hay Hotfooters)
Race 2 – Sunday 8th November 2026 – Croft Castle (Croft Ambrey)
Race 3 – Sunday 6th Decmeber 2026 – Gregynog Hall, Tregynon, Newtown, SY16 3PL (Maldwyn Harriers)
Race 4 – Sunday 10th January 2027 – Malvern College (Malvern Buzzards)
Race 5 – Sunday 7th February 2027 – Rotherwas (Hereford Tri Club)
All races will be held on Sunday mornings, started at 11am.
Mortimer Forest Trail Race
The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is back on Sunday 13th December 2026.
PLEASE NOTE, due to forestry works, we have had to amend the 10-mile route slightly and alter start times.
It is a 10 mile-ish multi terrain race set in the beautiful Mortimer Forest on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. A challenging course held in the depths of winter, including the infamous Big Dippers and a stiff climb up to the top of High, Vinnalls where you are treated to a wonderful downhill finish, with views across the Welsh Marches, as far as the Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons. Expect mud, hills and wonderful trails.
A shorter 4 mile course omits the Big Dippers and sticks to larger tracks, but still includes a trip up High Vinnalls with its far reaching views and a cracking descent.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGED START TIMES
11:00 start for 4 mile and 11:15 start for 10 mile. The course will be marshalled and signed.
Ludlow Runners Club Races
Taking part in these events is a chance for club members to get together en masse, enjoy a half or full day out and wear the blue, yellow and gold with pride! Look out for club emails with more details of each event nearer the date.
For competitive club members these races form the Club Championships. How that works is explained below.
Click the event for full details and entry forms.
Sunday 18th October Bridgnorth 10k
An undulating road course through scenic streets, including historic landmarks like Castle Walk and views of the River Severn. Expect some uphills, but also lovely downhill stretches. ENTER EARLY AS THIS EVENT USUALLY SELLS OUT QUICKLY
Club Championships Criteria
- You must be a member of Ludlow Runners.
- There will be 10 races of which you must complete at least 6 to be included in the championship.
- Your best 6 races, scored against other Ludlow Runners in the race, will count.
- You must run in a club vest.
- You must enter the race as a “Ludlow Runner” as we will use this to find you in the race results.
- There will be awards for overall male and female winners and various male and female age categories.
- Anyone completing all the races will receive a prize.
- Awards will be presented at the Christmas Party.
INCLUDING FOR 2026 – MOST IMPROVED 10KM RUNNER AWARDS
Enter the 10km road races in the list and see how your time improves over the year. Prizes to be awarded at the Christmas party.
Enter the 10km road races in the list and see how your time improves over the year. Prizes to be awarded at the Christmas party.
Summer Cross Country League Races
There are four races in the Hereford and Borders Summer Cross Country League. They take place on Wednesday evenings (7.30pm start) during June and July. The races are around 4.5 to 5 miles and are perfect or anyone wanting to have a go at off road running for the first time.