St Peters Way Ultra

Chipping Ongar, United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2026

The St Peters Way Ultra is a challenging 42-mile trail ultra marathon held in Essex, England, following an ancient pilgrimage route from Chipping Ongar to the historic St Peter-on-the-Wall chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The course traverses scenic countryside, historic churches, and varied terrain including muddy trails, fields, rural tracks, roads, and a raised sea wall. The route is mostly rolling with some hills and requires basic navigation using provided maps or GPX files.

There are four well-stocked checkpoints offering food and drinks, including vegan options. The event emphasizes safety with compulsory kit requirements and live tracking. It offers a unique blend of history, nature, and endurance running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 mi
St Peters Way Ultra 42 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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