Five Rivers Ultra

Woodbridge, United Kingdom • 16-17 May 2026

The Five Rivers Ultra is a scenic ultra-endurance running event held along the wild North Essex and South Suffolk coastline, finishing in Harwich, Suffolk. It offers three distance options: 100 miles, 50 miles, and 50 km, all featuring generous cut-off times. The point-to-point course is mostly flat and fast, with over 85% on grass or dirt trails, passing through the Dedham Vale and Suffolk Coast & Heaths Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Runners experience stunning coastal estuaries and well-marked long-distance footpaths. The event includes drop bag support, indoor checkpoints with hot refreshments, GPX route downloads, and finisher mementos, under UK Athletics and Trail Running Association licenses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 100M
100 mi
100 Miles
50 mi
50 Miles
50 km
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