Wye Valley Brewery - Muddy Woody 6

Sunday 9th Feb 2025


The Iconic Muddy Woody 6 Finds a New Venue at Queenswood

After 26 incredible years, Wye Valley Runners is thrilled to announce that the iconic and original woodland race, the Muddy Woody 6, will be moving to a new venue at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, thanks to the support of our new partners, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.

Since its inception, the Muddy Woody 6 has become a much-loved fixture of the trail-running calendar, attracting runners eager to take on its challenging woodland course. For over two decades, Forestry England has hosted the event at Haugh Woods, providing a fantastic setting for the race.

Wye Valley Runners send thanks to Forestry England for their longstanding support and collaboration, and they fully understand the reasons behind the decision not to grant permission for the event to continue at Haugh Woods.

Race Director Pete Nugent expressed his gratitude and excitement for the new chapter:

“We are grateful to Forestry England for hosting us for so many years and helping to establish the Muddy Woody 6 as a unique and memorable event.

We’re happy to be partnering with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. This is a great opportunity to showcase another of Herefordshire’s beautiful woodland settings and to keep the Muddy spirit alive.

We are also excited to announce that this year we will feature the first ever Junior Muddy Woody for 11- 16-year-olds organised by our pals at Hereford and County Athletics Club.”

The organisers are also grateful to their corporate sponsor, Wye Valley Brewery, for their continued support of the event, which has played a vital role in its success.

The first Muddy Woody 6 at Queenswood will take place on Sunday 9th Feb at 11am, and runners can look forward to a challenging new route while enjoying the same camaraderie and challenges that have defined the race for over two decades.

Further details, including registration and course information can be found at this link

Runners already registered for the race have all received an email with full details of the change of plan.

Our event in Queenswood will include

  • Chip Timing by our pals at Ready Set Go

  • Free technical t-shirt for all runners.

  • First aid cover.

  • Prizes in usual categories.

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