Five Rivers Ultra
Woodbridge, United Kingdom • 16-17 May 2026
Five Rivers Ultra is a point-to-point ultramarathon organized by Coastal Trail Runners, finishing in Harwich, Suffolk. It offers three distances — 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km — that traverse the North Essex and South Suffolk coastline and link sections of well-known long-distance footpaths. The route is described as flat and fast, with over 85% of surfaces on grass or dirt and frequent estuary views. Key features include GPX downloads, drop bags, optional hostel beds for 100-milers, optional buses to the start, indoor checkpoints with hot food, and live location tracking. Finisher mementos, a tech T-shirt, and National Trail signage complete the experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.