Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100)
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Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100) and SVP50
The event offers two point to point trail races that follow almost the entire Stour Valley Path in eastern England. The longer race covers the full ultrarun distance along the waymarked footpath that runs from Newmarket in Suffolk to Cattawade near Manningtree in Essex. The course passes through countryside associated with painters such as John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough.
Distances
- 102 km (63.4 miles) SVP100
- 50 km SVP50
Route and terrain information is provided for each distance. The SVP100 route shows about +912 m total ascent and -957 m total descent; the SVP50 shows about +730 m ascent and -760 m descent. Terrain is largely off-road, approximately 95% trail and 5% paved. The event is accessible from East Anglia, London, the East Midlands and Stansted airport.
Event details include a date in August 2026 and point to point start and finish locations: Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket (100k), The Granary, Sudbury (50k) and finish at Brantham Leisure Centre. Time limits are published: 15.5 hours for the 100k and 9.5 hours for the 50k. Finishers earn UTMB Index points for the corresponding categories. Prizes include male and female winners and a team prize based on the combined time of the fastest three club members. Finishers receive a medal and a t-shirt. Entry fees are listed separately for affiliated and unaffiliated runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
