HILLFORT HUSTLE SUNDAY, 19TH July 2026
10 Mile Hustle 10am. 5 Mile Half Hustle 10:30am
THE COURSES
Both the 5 and 10 mile Hustle routes include a mix of country lane, forest tracks and grass trails. There’s around 1,000 feet of climb on the 5 mile route and 1,800 on the 10 mile course. There is a tricky descent towards the finish on both distances.
The Hillfort Hustle is a cup-free race. Please carry your own bottle or cup - it can be filled at the water station. On the 5 mile course there is one water station at 2.5 miles where you can fill your cup or bottle. On the 10 mile route there will be a water station at 2.5 and 7.5 miles. The routes are fully marked and marshalled. There will be tail-runners on both the courses.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The race starts and finishes in the village of Aymestrey, 7 miles North of Leominster on the A4110. The race field is across the road from The Riverside Inn (postcode HR6 9ST). The What 3 Words location for the field is: ///alternate.niece.seat.
If you’re travelling south from Wigmore the event field is on the left just before The Riverside Inn. If you’re travelling north from Leominster it will be on your right.
There’s plenty of free parking close to the race start. Please follow instructions from the parking marshals.
RACE NUMBER PICK UP
Please pick your timing chip and race number up from the registration tent. You can leave bags here if you want – although your car will be close by. Registration opens at 8:30am. The latest time you can pick your number is 9:45am for the 10 Mile Hustle and 10:15 for the 5 Mile Half Hustle.
CHANGING DISTANCE
If you want to change distance you can do this on the day. There’s no charge to change from the 10 mile to the 5 mile distance. If you want to change from the 5 mile Half Hustle race to full 10 mile Hustle the cost is £5. Cash only please. If you are changing distance please do this before 9:30am (for both races).
ON THE DAY ENTRIES
You can enter on the day. On the day entries are £25 for the 10 mile Hustle and £20 for the Half Hustle. There is no EA Affiliated Discount available for on the day entries. Cash only. On the day entries will close at 9:30am for the 10 Mile Race and 10am for the 5 Mile Distance.
TOILETS
There are toilets at the start/finish but no changing facilities.
JUNIORS’ RACE - 12:30pm
There will be a race for Juniors (15 years of age or younger) at lunchtime. £3 entry on the day (cash only please). The 1 mile course is fully marked and parents / carers are welcome to run alongside their child. All Juniors should be under the supervision of an adult. There’s a Hillfort Hustle medal for all Junior finishers.
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
At the finish of your race, reward yourself with a drink from the bar, a BBQ burger or maybe an ice cream. All sales benefit the Aymestrey Village Hall and Church restoration funds.
TIMINGS
8:30am - 9:45am: Race Number Pick-Up:
8:30am - 9:30am: On the Day entries
9:45am - ‘Do the Hustle’ Race Warm Up
10am: Race Start: 10 Mile Hillfort Hustle
10:30am Race Start: 5 Mile Half Hustle
Lunchtime (time tbc): Junior’s 1 mile Race (enter on the day)
Sorry – no transfers or refunds
See you on Sunday July 19th!
Please remember your mug / water bottle!
Trail Running Association Licence Numbers 7887 and 7888.
