The Fort 20
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The Fort 20
The Fort 20 is a looped trail race covering 20 miles, based at Landguard Fort on the Suffolk peninsula. The course starts and finishes within the walls of the 18th Century fort in Felixstowe.
In collaboration with English Heritage the route crosses two nature reserves, two river estuaries and the Port. The course is described as mixed trail, is fully marked and a .gpx file is provided for navigation.
Event services include three water and snack stations, a drop bag facility, a quality long-sleeve T-shirt and a race medal. Generous cut-offs are in place and there is a six hour cut-off for completion.
The event is organised by Coastal Trail Runners, is licensed by the TRA and is held under UK Athletics rules. Participants must be 18 years of age or older on race day. Entries open 1 November 2025 and close 26 September 2026. Entry fees are listed in pounds sterling: Affiliated £40, Unaffiliated £42. An optional XCover purchase is offered to allow participants to seek a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
