Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100)
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About the race
The Stour Valley Path events are two point to point trail ultramarathons run along most of the Stour Valley Path in East England. The SVP100 follows almost the entire well marked 100 km footpath from Newmarket to Cattawade near Manningtree and finishes in Brantham. The route passes through landscape known as Constable Country and is noted for its rural scenery.
Distances:
- 102 km (63.4 miles) : SVP100
- 50 km : SVP50
Route and terrain details are published for both races. The SVP100 route total ascent is +912 m and total descent -957 m; the SVP50 ascent is +730 m and descent -760 m. Surface composition is approximately 5% paved and 95% trail. The event lists time limits of 15.5 hours for the 100 km and 9.5 hours for the 50 km.
Finishers receive a medal, a t-shirt, and UTMB Index points in the corresponding category. Prizes are awarded to male and female winners and there is a team prize based on the cumulative time of the fastest three runners from the same club. Entry fees are published separately for club affiliated and unaffiliated runners.
The organiser publishes mandatory kit requirements, including a charged mobile phone, a head torch with at least 200 lumens plus spare batteries or a secondary light, minimum water carrying capacity, an emergency survival blanket, a personal cup (15 cl minimum), and a waterproof jacket with hood and sealed seams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
