Holy Trail Festival of Running

Lowestoft, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Holy Trail Ultra Festival of Running

The Holy Trail Ultra Festival of Running is a new trail running event. It takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event offers two ultra distances:

  • 50 km
  • 50 miles

Both events finish at Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk. The 50-mile race is a circular route starting and finishing at the park. The 50 km race starts at Holton Village Hall and finishes at the park.

The event has time limits. The 50-mile race allows 15 hours, and the 50 km race allows 10 hours. Participants must be at least 20 years old to enter.

The entry fee includes a medal, food and drink at checkpoints, GPS tracking for the race, first aid services, and a light meal with hot drinks at the finish. There are prizes for the first three finishers in Female and Male/Open categories. Participants have the option to purchase a t-shirt.

The event is licensed by the Trail Runners Association and held under UK Athletics rules. It welcomes female, male, and non-binary participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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