Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100)
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Stour Valley Path Ultra Run
The Stour Valley Path events consist of two point-to-point trail races in East Anglia. The 100 km (approx. 102 km) route follows almost the entire length of the Stour Valley Path, starting in Newmarket, Suffolk, and concluding in Brantham. The 50 km option begins in Sudbury and also finishes at the Brantham Leisure Centre. Both courses traverse a landscape known as Constable Country, which served as inspiration for painters such as John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough.
The terrain for these events is composed of 95% trails and 5% paved surfaces. The courses feature the following elevations:
- 100 km: 912 m elevation gain and 957 m loss.
- 50 km: 730 m elevation gain and 760 m loss.
The 100 km race has a time limit of 15.5 hours, while the 50 km race must be completed within 9.5 hours. To assist participants, the 100 km route includes six aid stations. The event is held under TRA Permit #6046 and finishers are eligible to earn UTMB Index points in the corresponding categories.
The finish line for both distances is located at the Brantham Leisure Centre. All finishers receive a medal and a t-shirt, with the option to choose a tree planting initiative instead of a garment. Prizes are awarded to the male and female winners, alongside a team prize based on the cumulative time of the fastest three runners from the same club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
