St Peters Way Ultra

Overview

The St Peters Way Ultra is an approximately 42-mile trail race in Essex from Chipping Ongar to the Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell on Sea. The route follows historic footpaths and bridleways, includes some road and village sections, and finishes along a raised sea wall. The event is open to entrants aged 18 and over and entries close two weeks before the race date.

Route and checkpoints

The course runs over trails, fields, rural tracks and some roads. Underfoot conditions range from short grass to very sticky mud and the final miles can be cold, wet and windy. The route is waymarked but requires basic navigation; organisers provide GPX files and runners are fitted with live trackers. Sweepers and staffed checkpoints support runners on the route.

Distances by leg

• Leg 1 - 7.9 miles - Start to CP1
• Leg 2 - 7.9 miles - CP1 to CP2
• Leg 3 - 9.6 miles - CP2 to CP3
• Leg 4 - 8.6 miles - CP3 to CP4
• Leg 5 - 9.0 miles - CP4 to Finish

Support, kit and rules

There are four checkpoints offering water, squash, coke and basic food with some vegan and vegetarian options; nut products may be handled. Compulsory kit includes the ability to carry 1 litre of fluids, at least 400 kcal of spare food, waterproof jacket and trousers with taped seams, a warm spare layer, a headtorch (minimum 100 lumens) and a charged mobile phone. Kit may be checked and missing items can lead to penalties or disqualification. Pacers and dogs are not allowed. Trophies are awarded to top finishers and all finishers receive a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.