Five Rivers Ultra
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Five Rivers Ultra
The Five Rivers Ultra is a point-to-point ultramarathon in East Anglia with three distance options. The event follows coastal and inland footpaths through the Dedham Vale and Suffolk Coast & Heaths Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with large sections on signposted National Trail routes.
The route is described as mostly flat and fast, with estuary views and over 85% of the surface on grass or dirt trails. Routes are self-navigated using GPX downloads provided on entry. Organisers offer generous cut-offs at each distance.
Support and facilities include ten manned, fully stocked aid stations supplying Tailwind and toilets, indoor checkpoints with tea, coffee and hot food, and tracking via Open Tracking. Participants receive a tech t-shirt for finishers and a unique finisher memento. Drop bags are provided at the finish for all distances and two drop bags are permitted for the 100 mile entry. There are optional limited hostel beds for 100 mile entrants and optional buses to the start from the finish.
The finish area in Harwich includes a rest area with bunk beds and hot food. The event is held under licence from England Athletics and the Trail Running Association and is listed as UTMB index events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
