Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100)
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Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100)
The Stour Valley Path events comprise a 100km ultra and a 50k race that follow the waymarked Stour Valley Path in eastern England. The SVP100 covers almost the entire footpath, starting in Newmarket and finishing in Cattawade near Manningtree. The route passes through landscapes associated with painters John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough and is accessible from East Anglia, London, the East Midlands and Stansted airport.
Route statistics and race details are published for both distances. The SVP100 route measures 102km (63.4 miles) with total ascent of +912m and descent of -957m; the SVP50 has ascent of +730m and descent of -760m. Terrain is primarily trail with approximately 95% trail and 5% paved surfaces. Time limits apply: 15.5 hours for the 100k and 9.5 hours for the 50k. Finishers in each category receive UTMB Index points, a finisher medal and a t-shirt. 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.
Distances:
- 102km (63.4 miles) 100k category
- 50k 50k category
Entry fees are published per category and by club affiliation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
