Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100)

Newmarket, United Kingdom • 8 Aug 2026

Stour Valley Path 100km and 50km (SVP100 and SVP50)

The SVP100 and SVP50 are point to point trail races that follow the Stour Valley Path in England. The full footpath runs from Newmarket in Suffolk to Cattawade near Manningtree in Essex; the SVP100 covers almost the entire trail while the SVP50 follows the latter half from Sudbury to Cattawade. The event in 2026 is scheduled for Saturday 8 August 2026.

The route is mainly on trails with varied countryside scenery associated with painters such as John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough and with literary links to Beatrix Potter. Terrain is approximately 95% trail and 5% paved. The official finish area is at Brantham Leisure Centre.

Route statistics and limits are published for each distance. The SVP100 is listed at 102 km (63.4 miles) with climb +912 m and descent -957 m, and the SVP50 has climb +730 m and descent -760 m. Time limits are 15.5 hours for the 100 km and 9.5 hours for the 50 km. Course records and prize categories are recorded for men, women and teams. Finishers receive a medal, a t shirt, and UTMB Index points in the relevant category.

Entry fees differ by affiliation status. Start locations are given as Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket for the 100 km and The Granary, Sudbury for the 50 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 100K
100 km
Stour Valley Path 100km
50 km
Stour Valley Path 50km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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