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Half Marathon – You’ll join the trek at the halfway point, starting from the beautiful Brobury House. From there, you’ll walk alongside fellow marathon trekkers as you make your way through Monnington-on-Wye, Byford, Bishopstone, and Kenchester. As you approach the final stretch, you’ll cross into Breinton and rejoin the river path leading back to Hereford Rowing Club — where hot food and a well-earned refreshment await! Route map can be seen here.

Marathon – Your adventure begins just outside Hay-on-Wye in the peaceful village of Llowes. From there, you’ll follow the river into Hay before heading out towards Middlewood and up the scenic Merbach Hill. After a well-deserved lunch stop in Bredwardine, you’ll continue through Monnington-on-Wye, Byford, and Bishopstone, then stroll through Kenchester and into Breinton. Your challenge finishes at Hereford Rowing Club, where you’ll be welcomed with warm food and drinks to celebrate your achievement! Route map can be seen here.

This trek is a rewarding physical challenge, so if you have any concerns about your health, we recommend checking in with your GP before taking part.

To help you feel confident and prepared, some training in advance is essential — we suggest building up with walks of similar terrain and gradually increasing your distance and elevation.

When you sign up, you agree to share any relevant medical information (such as allergies or pre-existing conditions) with our first aid team, so they can provide the best possible care on the day.

Please note, photography may be taken during the event for future promotional use. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let a member of our team know on the day.

Sponsorship is what truly powers this event — it’s the part that makes a lasting difference. While your entry fee helps cover the cost of putting the trek on, it’s the funds you raise that directly support patients and families in our care.

Join our team of incredible trekkers on JustGiving and set up your own fundraising page, or download a printable sponsorship form to get started. Every pound you raise helps bring comfort, care, and support to those who need it most.

Is there a minimum age for completing the trek? 

• To sign up to the event you must be 18. Anyone aged between 14 -17 can take part as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Unfortunately, no one under the age of 14 can take part in the event. 

Why is there a minimum sponsorship amount? 

• As for any charity, organising these events costs money. Your registration fee doesn’t cover all the costs of putting on a trek on this scale, so we have to set a minimum fundraising pledge.  This ensures the costs of the event are covered so the majority of money fundraised goes back in to providing care at the Hospice & in our Community

What kit do I need? 

• There is a kit list on the web-page but this will also be sent out to you as part of the pre-event correspondence 

How do I know where to go? 

• The majority of the route follows the Wye Valley Walk so it will be sign-posted but we do recommend that you have basic map reading skills and if you bring an OS map that covers the area that would be beneficial. 

What about toilets? 

• There will be toilets at the start venue with public toilets, and private ones that you are able to access clearly marked on the maps you will be given. 

Is parking free? 

• Yes, free parking is available all day at the Rowing Club.