St Edmund Way Ultra
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St Edmund Way Ultra
The St Edmund Way Ultra is a new ultramarathon scheduled for December 5, 2026. The planned route covers approximately 80 miles through Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Organisers note that many details remain subject to final confirmation.
The event format includes multiple checkpoints with approximate distances: CP1 about 17 miles, CP2 about 28 miles, CP3 about 45 miles and CP4 about 63 miles. The overall finish cut off is set at 28 hours. Start and specific checkpoint locations are listed as provisional, with Manningtree named as the planned start and Brandon named as the planned finish.
Safety and tracking are part of the event plan. Live tracking will be provided by Open Tracking and will include an emergency SOS function. A GPX file, route marking and signage are mentioned as part of the route information; parking and other facilities are to be confirmed.
There is a mandatory kit list intended to ensure runner safety. Required items include the ability to carry at least 1 litre of fluids, waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, a headtorch of at least 100 lumens with enough battery for a full night, a fully charged mobile phone, a spare long sleeve base layer, a survival bag or foil bivvy, a minimum of 1000 calories of food from the start, a warm hat, gloves, and maps or a GPS device.
Entry follows a dynamic pricing scheme with early discount tiers and specified entry and transfer cut off windows. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
