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




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 14th June Cheltenham Running Festival – Half Marathon 5k and 10k 

A fast flat course around the racecourse. 

 

Any Ludlow Parkrun in June

An added extra.  It doesn’t matter which Ludlow parkrun you do in June. If you do more than one your best performance will be given the points. 

 

Sunday 5th July Porthcawl 10k

another picturesque seaside 10k chosen as our CLUB AWAY DAY 

DON’T MISS THE BOAT ENTER SOON AS IT SELLS OUT FAST 

 

Sunday 19th July Hillfort Hustle  

A trail race through beautiful North Herefordshire countryside including a climb up to the Iron Age Hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Starting opposite the Riverside Inn at Aymestrey, the run takes in the pretty village of Leinthall Earls before entering the private Gatley Estate which again has given special permission for the race to enjoy their wonderful grounds.

 

Sunday 9th August Into the Woods 10k

A popular 10k trail from Clun Memorial Hall which heads up into beautiful thick forestry on track trails and pathways. 

 

Monday 31st August Leominster 5k & 10k   

Choose between a fast and flat 5K course or a gently undulating 10K route which takes in all of the fast 5K route. Run on the country lanes around Leominster.

 

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.



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. 

 
RACE 1 June 3rd Tregorwan Farm, Llangrove, Ross on Wye
 
RACE 2 June 17th Shobdon Airfield, Leominster
 
RACE 3 July 1st Bearwood Farm, Pembridge, Leominster
 
RACE 4 July 22nd Newton Court, Leominster

 



Mortimer Forest Trail Race

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is back in December 2026.

 

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.

 

11:00 start for 10 mile and 11:15 start for 4 mile.  The course will be marshalled and signed.

 

Enter or find out more here. 

 



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 will be available in Sptember.

 

All races will be held on Sunday mornings, started at 11am.