Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100)
Newmarket, United Kingdom • 8 Aug 2026
Event
The Stour Valley Path 100km and 50km is a point-to-point trail race held on 8 August 2026. Finishers earn UTMB Index points in the corresponding 100k and 50k categories. The event minimum age is 20. Entry fees listed for 2026 are:
- 102 km (63.4 miles)
- 50 km
Fees (2026): UKA/TRA affiliated - 100km £108, 50km £68; non-affiliated - 100km £110, 50km £70.
Course and logistics
The SVP100 follows almost the whole Stour Valley Path from Newmarket (Suffolk) to Cattawade (Essex); the SVP50 follows the latter half from Sudbury to Cattawade. Terrain is mainly trail - about 95% trail and 5% paved. Route profile: SVP100 +912m gain, -957m loss; SVP50 +730m gain, -760m loss. The event has time limits of 15.5 hours for the 100k and 9.5 hours for the 50k. The race uses well marked trails, with six aid stations along the route. Start locations are Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket (100k) and The Granary, Sudbury (50k); the finish is at Brantham Leisure Centre, Brantham. The race is described as accessible by car, train, coach and from Stansted airport. Prizes include male and female winners and a team prize; finishers receive a medal and a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.