Shotley 24

Ipswich, United Kingdom • 18-19 Jul 2026

Event overview

Shotley 24 is a 24-hour camping and trail running weekend held Saturday 18 July to Sunday 19 July 2026 at Shotley Village Hall, The Street, Shotley, Stutton, IP9 1LX. The event is organised by Coastal Trail Runners and is licensed by the TRA and held under UK Athletics rules. It offers entry for solo runners, pairs, small teams (3-4) and large teams (5-6). Minimum age is 18 on the event date. Entries open 21 September 2025 and close 21 June 2026; there were 18 participants listed at the time of the source information.

Course, format and inclusions

The event uses a fully marked coastal loop of 4.3 miles on the Shotley peninsula. The lap mixes farm track, forest path, country lanes, riverbank and tarmac footpath. Race HQ provides overnight camping and event parking; camping at HQ is included in the entry fee and is for runners only. Included items listed for competitors are toilets, a Coastal Trail Runners vest for anyone completing one lap or more, a unique vest for solo runners completing 100+ miles, a bespoke medal, solo and team prizes, Core & More Pilates and Yoga sessions (bring a mat), chip timing and Challenge First Aid cover. Optional extras include sauna and plunge pool (£15), a bacon roll and coffee on Sunday (£5) and massages (price to be confirmed). Entry fees per person vary by category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
4.3 Miles Coastal Trail Route
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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