Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100)

Overview

The Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100) is an ultra-running event held along the Stour Valley Path footpath in England. There are two distances: 100 km and 50 km. The 100 km race covers almost the entire length of the trail, making it one of the longest point-to-point races in East Anglia. The landscape through which the path runs is known as Constable Country, made famous by painters.

The event is point-to-point. The 100 km starts in Newmarket, Suffolk, and finishes in Brantham, near Manningtree, Essex. The 50 km starts in Sudbury, Essex.

Race Details

The next event is scheduled for August 8, 2026.

Distances

• 100 km (Stour Valley Path 100 / SVP100): Starts in Newmarket. Total elevation gain is +912m, loss is -957m.
• 50 km (Stour Valley Path 50 / SVP50): Starts in Sudbury. Total elevation gain is +730m, loss is -760m.

The terrain is 95% trail and 5% paved. The route is well-marked.

Time Limits & Records

• 100 km: 15.5-hour time limit. The men's record is 8 hours 09 minutes, and the women's record is 10 hours 37 minutes.
• 50 km: 9.5-hour time limit. The men's record is 3 hours 55 minutes, and the women's record is 4 hours 12 minutes.

Finishers of both distances earn UTMB Index points in the corresponding categories.

Entry & Prizes

Entry fees are:

• SVP100: £108 for UK-affiliated running club members, £110 for unaffiliated runners.
• SVP50: £68 for UK-affiliated running club members, £70 for unaffiliated runners.

Prizes are awarded for male and female winners, and there is a team prize based on the cumulative time of the fastest three runners from the same club. All finishers receive a medal and a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.