Ultra Running Hub Lowestoft, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Suffolk Coastal Path 50km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 7 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 294 | Seth Kennard · 03:47:31 | Sophie Watson · 04:31:59 |
| 2024 | 50km | 265 | Jamie Pond · 03:14:30 | Lizzie Keep · 03:59:07 |
| 2023 | 50km | 145 | Dylan Ryan · 04:05:16 | Anna Mortenson · 04:46:12 |
| 2022 | 50km | 77 | Christopher Sellens · 03:45:12 | Samantha Shipp · 04:38:46 |
The field grew 11% between 2024 (265) and 2025 (294). 33% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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 fast & flat 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 120 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 Suffolk Coastal Path 50km, organised by Runaway Adventures Limited, takes place in Lowestoft in September. With 120 metres of elevation gain over 50 kilometres, this trail race has 2.4 metres of climb per kilometre, making it a very runnable course.
The time limit of 9 hours means a cutoff pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometre, which is tighter than 60% of 50km races. With 294 finishers in its 2025 edition, this race has a bigger field than 95% of its 2649 peers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.