Suffolk Coastal Path 50k
Lowestoft, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2026
Suffolk Coastal Path 50K
The Suffolk Coastal Path 50K is a point to point trail ultramarathon scheduled for 12 September 2026. The 50 kilometre route starts on the seafront at Kensington Gardens in Lowestoft and finishes at Moot Hall in Aldeburgh, with total elevation gain of around 120 metres. The race is held under a TRA licence and is an UTMB World Series Index Race.
The course is fully marked and marshalled. The first 20 kilometres use a mix of hard paths, quiet country lanes and scenic inland trails. From Reydon the route passes through Southwold and around the River Blyth estuary, then continues toward Dunwich, skirts National Trust Dunwich Heath and the edge of RSPB Minsmere, before following coastal trails via Sizewell and Thorpeness to Aldeburgh.
There are four aid stations located at 13.0 km (Benacre), 23.3 km (Reydon), 35.1 km (Dunwich Church) and 44.2 km (Sizewell). Aid stations provide water, soft drinks, Precision Fuel & Hydration products, gels and chews, snacks, sandwiches, flapjacks and fresh fruit. Toilets are available at the start, finish and at or near multiple checkpoints.
Entry information: minimum age 20, standard entry fee £75 or £73 for UKA affiliated runners, and a nine hour overall time limit. Coach transfers and bag drop are available. Required kit includes a mobile phone with an emergency contact saved, route on watch or phone, refillable hydration of at least 0.5 litres, a soft cup and basic weather layers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.