Holy Trail Ultras

2027 Holy Trail Running Festival

The Holy Trail Running Festival takes place on 15 May 2027 around Lowestoft, Suffolk with finish lines at Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad. The event offers three trail race options with separate start locations and course formats. Distances are approximate and the courses are not UKA certified.

• 50 Mile circular route starting and finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park
• 50 km starting at Holton Village Hall, finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park
• Trail Marathon starting at Walberswick Village Hall, finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park

Each race has a published time limit: the 50 mile race has a 15 hour limit, the 50 km a 10 hour limit, and the marathon an 8 hour limit. Minimum ages follow UKA rules, with 20 years for the two ultras and 18 years for the marathon. Entry includes a finisher medal, checkpoint food and drink, GPS tracking, first aid cover, a light meal and hot drinks at the finish, and prizes for the first three finishers in Female and Male/Open categories. A race t-shirt can be purchased during entry.

Transport notes state that railway stations are a short walk from the 50 mile start and finish, and a paid bus transfer from the finish to the marathon start is available for £14 per person. There are no deferrals; refunds follow a tiered schedule and the event is licensed by the Association of Running Clubs under UK Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.