Endurancelife Suffolk Ultra

Race completed

51 km Distance

1,129 m Climbing

4.2 Grit · Challenging

52.2769° N, 1.6285° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 22 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~44 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (32mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 05 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 7 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 51 km of trail with 1,129 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,129 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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