Ultra Running Hub Sudbury, United Kingdom · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Stour Valley Path 50km Ultra Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 49 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 133 | Chris Kelly · 03:49:10 | Jessica Johnson · 04:51:08 |
| 2025 | 50km | 155 | Doug McGillivray · 04:10:31 | Claire Trott · 05:56:16 |
| 2024 | 50km | 146 | Louis Sharrock · 03:55:26 | Valerie Wong · 04:48:09 |
| 2023 | 50km | 140 | Doug McGillivray · 03:58:39 | Christine Sutcliffe · 05:19:14 |
| 2022 | 50km | 98 | Chris Kelly · 04:14:31 | Rosie Lindsay · 05:41:26 |
| 2021 | 50km | 150 | Tom Fairbrother · 04:01:58 | Christine Howard · 05:08:12 |
| 2020 | 50km | 180 | Pete Dyson · 03:56:39 | Johanna Oregan · 04:12:55 |
| 2019 | 50km | 164 | Adam Young · 04:04:38 | K.C. Lloyd · 04:42:17 |
| 2018 | 50km | 126 | Ged McMillan · 04:05:18 | Annie Byrne · 04:13:33 |
The field shrank 14% between 2025 (155) and 2026 (133). 36% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 730 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Stour Valley Path 50km Ultra Run, organised by SVP100, is a trail race in Sudbury, United Kingdom. With 730 metres of elevation gain over 50 kilometres, its 14.6 metres of climb per kilometre makes it a moderately hilly course. The entry fee is £70.
This race has a larger field than 85% of 50k races, drawing from a peer group of 2649 events. The 9.5-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 11.4 minutes per kilometre, which is tighter than 55% of 1008 comparable 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.