Stour Valley Path 100km Ultra Run

Race completed

102 km Distance

912 m Climbing

6.5 Grit · Hardcore

52.2447° N, 0.4042° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 9 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 15.5 hours 9:07 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 100K. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~57 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (102km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 13°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 11 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 49 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 102 km of trail with 912 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes102 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race NutritionPast 102 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 102 km, without the bounce.
HeadlampsA 15.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.
AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 102 km races than fitness does.

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