Suffolk Coastal Path 50k
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Suffolk Coastal Path 50K
The Suffolk Coastal Path 50K is a point to point trail race running along the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh. The current route measures 51.5 km with over 150 m of elevation and follows a mixture of paved paths, dirt trails, country lanes, moorland, forest and coastal paths.
The course is fully waymarked and marshalled at key points, and runners are asked to carry a digital copy of the route as a backup. The event has four on-route aid stations and toilets at every checkpoint plus additional public facilities along the coast. Checkpoints are located at Benacre (12.3 km), Reydon (21.1 km), Dunwich Church (32.9 km) and Sizewell (45.2 km). Aid station supplies include water, Coke, an electrolyte drink from Precision Fuel & Hydration, gels and chews, flapjacks and biscuits, fruit and sandwiches from the second checkpoint onward. The race is cupless so runners should bring a soft cup or refillable bottle.
Entry is open to runners aged 20 or older with no qualifying requirement. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association, held under UKA rules and is a UTMB World Series Index race in the 50K category. Other services include chip timing, bag transfer to the finish and coach transfers between finish and start. The overall time limit for the race is nine hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
