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Next edition - 13th September 2025

Run the stunning Suffolk Coastal Path from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh.

The 4th edition of the Suffolk Coastal Path 50K will take place on Saturday, 13th September 2025 (pending approval from local stakeholders).

The race starts in Lowestoft and takes runners south, along the stunning coastal trail through Southwold, Dunwich and along to a seafront finish in Aldeburgh.

Entries will open in mid-October 2024.

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£68/£66 (UKA affiliated)

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Key Information

Date
Sat 13th September 2025
Start Time
08:30
Start point
Kensington Gardens, Lowestoft
Finish
Moot Hall, Aldeburgh
Distance / Elevation
50K / 120m+
Transfer to start
Yes - Book during sign-up
Max Runners
350
Time Limit
9 hours
Navigation
Fully Marked
UTMB Index
UTMB World Series Index Race
Price
£68/£66 (UKA affiliated)
Minimum Age
20
Dogs permitted
No
License
TRA Permit No. TBC. Race held under UKA rules.

You will find Precision Fuel & Hydration products at all our aid stations. Check out their planner to tune up your race nutrition.

Launch Planner

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Route Map

Event Downloads

Last updated - July 2024 - Minor route updates

Info document
A downloadable PDF with all key race information.
GPX File
A raw GPX track of the route.
OS Maps
Route trace via Ordnance survey maps, subscription required to view OS map layer.
Garmin
Route via Garmin Connect.
Google Maps
Interactive route viewable using the Google Maps app
Printable Map
An A4 map of the route to print at home.

Route Description

Starting on the seafront in Lowestoft runners will embark on a 50km point-to-point run along the Suffolk Coastal Path to Aldeburgh.

Along with toilets at CP2, CP3 & CP4 there are several other public toilets available along the route.

Checkpoints

CP 1 - Benacre
13km
CP 2 - Reydon
23km
WC
CP 3 - Dunwich Church
35km
CP 4 - Sizewell
44km
WC

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Previous editions

Suffolk Coastal Path 50K 2024
Suffolk Coastal Path 50K 2023
Suffolk Coastal Path 50K 2022

Entrants List

Please note this list does not update immediately after sign-up.

Name

Club

Comments

Paul Addison
Bus Transfer ✅
Sandra Aluzaite
Stella Amadio
Bus Transfer ✅
Tom Ames
Stowmarket Striders
Marco Arcidiacono
Saffron Striders RC
Bus Transfer ✅
Callum Aspinall
Bus Transfer ✅
Tamara Backhouse
Bus Transfer ✅
Matthew Badcock
Bus Transfer ✅
Richard Bailey-Funnell
Stacey Baker
Matthew Baker
Bus Transfer ✅
Robert Barker
Bus Transfer ✅
Stephen Barnes
Christopher Barnes
Bus Transfer ✅
Andy Baxter
Wymondham A.C
Bus Transfer ✅
Roxandra Beldean
Michelle Birdsall
Macclesfield Harriers
Emma Black
Bus Transfer ✅
Adam Bojan
Bus Transfer ✅
Grzegorz Bolibrzuch
Bus Transfer ✅
Julia Booker
Ware Joggers
Bus Transfer ✅
Ali Borrman
Bus Transfer ✅
Emma Bouttell
UKA
Hannah Bowers
Nicola Bowles
James Bowmaker
John Bradfield
Lonely Goat RC
Bus Transfer ✅
Aaron Brennan
Bus Transfer ✅
Rob Brookfield
North east Derbyshire
Clive Brooks
Bus Transfer ✅
Matthew Brown
Bus Transfer ✅
Robert Browning
Lonely Goat RC
Bus Transfer ✅
Matt Bryan
Andrew Buck
Bus Transfer ✅
Paul Buckle
Bus Transfer ✅
Matt Burke
Bus Transfer ✅
Daniel Butler
Andrew Buttigieg
Bus Transfer ✅
Rory Byrne
Matthew Cartledge
London Heathside AC
Bus Transfer ✅
Mark Carvosso
Karen Celentano
Nicola Chadwick
Adam Chamberlin
Hadleigh Hares AC
Charlotte Chapman
Bude RATs
Luz Chavez
Bus Transfer ✅
William Chenery
Bus Transfer ✅
Massimo Cioch
Bus Transfer ✅
Lesley Clark
Joseph Clarke
Sean Clarke
Bus Transfer ✅
John Clarke
Bus Transfer ✅
Will Clennell
Myles Coe
Chris Cole
Jamie Cole
Josh Collins
Bus Transfer ✅
Jessica Collins
Luke Collins
Bus Transfer ✅
Tim Connell
Ian Conway
Jon Cooke
Saffron striders
Natasha Cooper
Bus Transfer ✅
Tracy Cottis
Mid Essex Casuals
Bus Transfer ✅
Chris Cottle
Run Redbourn
Bus Transfer ✅
Paul Cracknell
Beth Cradick
Molly Cushing
Kieron Davies
Emma De Casse
Bus Transfer ✅
Michael Dean
Lonely Goat
Bus Transfer ✅
Alan Dean
Lonely Goat
Bus Transfer ✅
Anna Dean
Thetford AC
Bus Transfer ✅
Johanna Dear
Leighton Buzzard Athletic Club
Bus Transfer ✅
Harvey Debenham
Tom Denlegh-Maxwell
Bus Transfer ✅
James Denselow
Hitchin Hares
Bus Transfer ✅
Sophie Dimbleby
Bus Transfer ✅
Adam Donoghue
Havering 90 Joggers
Bus Transfer ✅
Chris Drake
Daniel Eames
Bus Transfer ✅
Timothy Earl
Waveney Valley AC
Sam Edwards
Annie Edwards
Bus Transfer ✅
Chris Ellis
Great Yarmouth Road Runners
William Ellis
Bus Transfer ✅
Nick Emblem
Bus Transfer ✅
Sarah Emmins
Kate Evans
Kath Evans
Garden City Runners
Bus Transfer ✅
Laura Fairbanks
North Herts Road Runners
Bus Transfer ✅
Jen Farthing
Bus Transfer ✅
Joe Feerick
Samuel Fenn
Adam Fenn
Bus Transfer ✅
Paul Fenn
Kesgrave Kruisers
Bus Transfer ✅
Charlotte Fenner
Imperial College
Simon Fitch
Luke Fitzgerald
Lowestoft Road Runners
Alexander Flory
Ruth Forbes
Bad Boy Running
Katie Franks
Stephen Frenk
Bus Transfer ✅
Christopher Fuller
Saxmundham Running & Fitness Club
Bus Transfer ✅
Rachel Gabe
Bus Transfer ✅
Guy George
Bus Transfer ✅
Sylvia George
Bus Transfer ✅
Rory Gibson
Bus Transfer ✅
Anna Gibson
North Herts Road Runners
Bus Transfer ✅
Wesley Gittens
Bus Transfer ✅
Daniel Gladwin
HI Runners
Nick Gledhill
Bus Transfer ✅
Grace Glover
Lowestoft road runners
Thomas Goody
Woodbridge shufflers
Bus Transfer ✅
Julie Graves
Haverhill Running club
Bus Transfer ✅
Ian Hall
Bus Transfer ✅
Luke Hamill
Bus Transfer ✅
Rach Hancock
HLB Runners
John Hardiman
Bus Transfer ✅
Katie Harrison
Jill Harrison
Bus Transfer ✅
Robin Harrison
Bus Transfer ✅
Ian Harrison
April Hartland
Bus Transfer ✅
Harry Hawkes
Kate Hayward-Brackenbury
Woodbridge Shufflers
Bus Transfer ✅
Rebecca Higson
Rory Hill
Bus Transfer ✅
Craig Hill
Bus Transfer ✅
Karen Hogan
Bus Transfer ✅
Lorcan Holdsworth
Bus Transfer ✅
Marcus Hooper
St Albans Striders
Bus Transfer ✅
Benedict Hopkins
Luke Horsey
Bus Transfer ✅
Dan Horton
Luke Houghton
Nick Hudson
Bus Transfer ✅
Debbie Hughes
Stephen Hullock
Serpentine RC
Greg Hynes
Bus Transfer ✅
Patrick Hynes
Bus Transfer ✅
Christine Israel-Jones
Witham Running Club
Bus Transfer ✅
Jamie Jackson
Jayden Jansen van Vuuren
David Jeffrey
Bus Transfer ✅
Andrew Joslin
Emily Joyce
Bus Transfer ✅
Rohan Katargamwala
Bus Transfer ✅
Siddharth Kathole
David Kay
Bus Transfer ✅
Lizzie Keep
James Kelly
Amy Kenworthy
Norwich Road Runners
Ben Kidman
Leigh Kinch
Bus Transfer ✅
Lukasz Kwiatkowski
Bus Transfer ✅
Gary Lambert
Gary Lashko
Bus Transfer ✅
Oliver Leech
James Lester
Sean Locke
Bus Transfer ✅
Zachariah Lockhart
Jackie Lomas
Joanna Lord
Bus Transfer ✅
Darren Lovelock
Bus Transfer ✅
Thanh Ly
Chiltern Harriers
Bus Transfer ✅
Toby Macfarlane
Hugh Macfarlane
Hazel Madoc-Sutton
Bus Transfer ✅
Leigh Marshall
Bus Transfer ✅
Simon Massey
Bus Transfer ✅
Jamie Mattocks
Bus Transfer ✅
Philip Maull
Folkestone Running and Athletics Club
Bus Transfer ✅
Christopher Mayes
Bus Transfer ✅
Ciaran McAneny
Fairland Valley Spartans
Bus Transfer ✅
Susan McAneny
Fairlands Valley Spartans
Bus Transfer ✅
Beth Mccallum
Bus Transfer ✅
Phil Mccormack
Bus Transfer ✅
Thomas McGinley
Bus Transfer ✅
Ewan Mckenzie
Rachel McKinlay
HLB Runners
Lucy Mclennan
Stamford Striders
Bus Transfer ✅
Scott McMillan
Joanne McMillan
Campbell McMorran
Norwich Road Runners
Kieran McMorran
Ipswich JAFFA RC
Mark Mellor
Tunbridge Wells Harriers
Bus Transfer ✅
Chris Miller
Craig Miller
Bus Transfer ✅
Jane Milne
Bus Transfer ✅
Alex Milne
Bus Transfer ✅
Natalie Miron
Bus Transfer ✅
Mark Mitchell
Bus Transfer ✅
Kelly Mitchell
Dereham Runners
Bus Transfer ✅
Katherine Moffat
Bus Transfer ✅
Clare Molyneux
Bus Transfer ✅
Harly Moon
Bure Valley Harriers
Dane Moore
Bus Transfer ✅
Richard Moores
Rachel Morgan
Morwenna Morgan
Claire Morhall
Boxted Runners
Bus Transfer ✅
Kieran Morling
Anna Mortenson
Bus Transfer ✅
Harry Mortlock
Adele Moss
Caroline Nairn
Steven Newson
Norfolk Gazelles
Ethan Norman
Beccles Triathlon Club
Lilla O'Connor
Springfield Striders
Bus Transfer ✅
Sean O'Connor
Hamish Ogilvie
Woodbridge Shufflers
Bus Transfer ✅
Rebecca Oldman-Hands
Jane Oldman-Hands
Alan Oliver
Kesgrave Kruisers
Bus Transfer ✅
Mark Ollett
Edward Paisley
Bus Transfer ✅
Joe Palmer
Ian Parry
Olivia Paton
Alexandru Pavel
Bus Transfer ✅
Becky Pavey
Maidstone Harriers
Bus Transfer ✅
Steve Payne
Bus Transfer ✅
Lee Payne
Bus Transfer ✅
Stuart Pegg
Bus Transfer ✅
Kristiina Penttinen
Sam Peters
Saint Edmund Pacers
Lewis Phillips
Bus Transfer ✅
Daniel Philpott
Bus Transfer ✅
Andrew Platt
100 Marathon Club
Bus Transfer ✅
Chris Poirier
Bus Transfer ✅
Jamie Pond
Dominic Pope
Bus Transfer ✅
Andrew Potter
David Price
Neil Prowse
Hunts AC
Simon Pryke
Bus Transfer ✅
Katie Quayle
Matthew Quayle
Simon Quinn
Bus Transfer ✅
David Raimondo
Saffron Striders
Bus Transfer ✅
Teresa Reed
Tommy Reid
Alex Repryntsev
Alex Roberts
Jack Rodway
Bus Transfer ✅
Marc Rowe
Bus Transfer ✅
Ralph Sampson
Bus Transfer ✅
Jack Sanderson
Jonty Scott
Alexandra Scovarza
Windrush Triathlon Club
Mosi Shabani
Bus Transfer ✅
Barry Sheldrake
Paul Shelley
Harleston Running Club
Stephen Simpson
Dan Smethurst
Didcot Runners
Bus Transfer ✅
Jordan Smith
Bus Transfer ✅
Justin Smith
Bus Transfer ✅
Tom Smith
Charlotte Smith
Lowestoft Road Runners
David Smith
Eastern Masters Athletics club
Gary Smith
Longstaton and Northstowe Limpers
Bus Transfer ✅
Rob Smith
Bus Transfer ✅
Harry Smith
Dean Snow
Kevin Spiers
Bus Transfer ✅
Lewis Spurgin
Norfolk Gazelles
Lisa Squirrell
Woodbridge Shufflers RC
Bus Transfer ✅
Elliott Stark
Russell Stebbings
Bus Transfer ✅
Rachel Stevens
Emma Stollery
Bus Transfer ✅
Andrea Stone
Bus Transfer ✅
Robert Ian Storer
Histon & Impington Runners (HIRunners)
Bus Transfer ✅
Ellie Stradling
Thetford AC
Bus Transfer ✅
Dave Strobridge-Smith
Bus Transfer ✅
Kristine Sumarokova
Neil Thomas
London Heathside
Bus Transfer ✅
Emmma Thomas
Vegan Runners
Bradley Thompson
Bus Transfer ✅
Harry Thornton
Nicola Thorpe
Emma Tiley
Ed Tollemache
Charlotte Townsend
Bus Transfer ✅
Craig Townsend
Bus Transfer ✅
Joseph Townsend
Bus Transfer ✅
Paul Toyloy
Jonathan Tripp
Lonely Goat RC
Bus Transfer ✅
Kathryn Trumpess
Christian Turton
Bus Transfer ✅
Tom Underhill
Luke Vincent
Joseph Wanna
Bus Transfer ✅
Dan Warner
Cambridge and Coleridge
Bus Transfer ✅
Stuart Warren
Bus Transfer ✅
Joseph Watson
Mike Waywell
Bus Transfer ✅
Stuart Webb
Marcus Webb
Lewis Wells
Tom Wells
Bus Transfer ✅
Joshua Wheal
Bus Transfer ✅
Daniel Wheal
Matt Whitnall
Bus Transfer ✅
Nicola Wiggin
Bus Transfer ✅
Vicky Wilde
John Wilde
Henry Wilkinson
Mark Williams
Roscoe Williamson
Tunbridge Wells Harriers
Bus Transfer ✅
Matthew Wisbey
Bus Transfer ✅
Tom Witherley
Bus Transfer ✅
Mark Wood
Bearbrook
Bus Transfer ✅
Henry Wood
Bus Transfer ✅
Christian Woodhams
Bus Transfer ✅
Louise Wright
Bus Transfer ✅
George Wright
Stowmarket Striders
Miles Yaxley
Daniel Zipfel

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Race Navigation
Race checkpoints

Aid stations

There are four aid stations at 6.8, 21.8, 34 & 43km. Please note the first aid station will have fluids/gels/sweets only due to how early it is into the route.

  • Water
  • Coke
  • Precision Fuel & Hydration - PH 1000 Electrolyte Drink (pre-mixed)
  • Precision Fuel & Hydration - PF 30 Gels
  • Precision Fuel & Hydration - PF 30 Chews
  • Selection of crisps and sweets
  • Chia Charge Mini Flapjacks
  • Selection of Fresh fruit (banana, orange, watermelon)
Event base

Event base

Our start located at Kensington Gardens in Lowestoft, thank you to Lowestoft Town Council for permission and support of the event.

We would recommend parking at the finish and using the coach transfer to the start, this leaves at 7am (45 min journey time), and can be booked during sign-up.

At the finish line in Aldeburgh you will be surrounded by the beautiful sea front with plenty of pubs, restaurants and ice cream vans to choose from.

View on Google Maps

Required Gear

Required gear

All runners will be required to carry the following items for the entirety of the run:

  • Mobile phone (emergency number saved - 07874 947339)
  • Route map on watch/phone + paper map (provided)
  • Refillable water/hydration system - 0.5L min (1L recommended)
  • Soft/collapsable cup
  • Light jacket or emergency blanket
  • Cash or bank card
  • Hat/gloves (cold weather only)
  • Sun hat (hot weather only)

Entry details

Registration is £68 (or £66 to affiliated runners), runners must be aged 20 years or older.

  • Entry to the 50km race
  • Event permitted by the TRA
  • Finishers medal
  • Chip timing with live results
  • Four on-route aid stations
  • Course wide medical support
  • Bag drop
  • Coach transfer - £7 add-on

Entry details

Event FAQs

We've answered some common questions below. Please contact us if you have any further queries.

How difficult is this race?

Our 50K race is considered a fast and approachable event for all runners. Unlike our other ultras this race is predominately flat and will allow you to keep a consistent pace during the entire 50K.

The terrain is a mixture of paved paths, dirt trails and country lanes and this will suit anyone transitioning to trail running from a road running background. The main challenge at this event is to ensure you pace the first 75% of the race at a managable speed to leave enough in the tank for the last stretch.

Do I need to qualifiy?

No, there are no qualifiying standards required to enter this race.

I'm worried about getting lost?

Our route will be marked throughout with orange signage/ribbons, along with marshals at several key points. Course checkers will be out during the race ensuring that signage remains in place.

We ask runners to make sure they have access to the route via a phone or watch, to act as a backup in an emergency.

What are the cut-off times for this race?

There is an overall 9-hour time limit for this race. Please see our information document for details of specific checkpoint cut off times.

Where can toilets be found at this event?

There will be fixed seperate male & female toilets at the start and finish. Toilets will also be available at or near our four checkpoints. The route also passess many public toilets along the coast line.

Are there changing facilities available?

No, unfortunately we cannot provide changing facilities at this event.

How do I get to/from the start/finish?

As this race starts and finishes in different locations you will need to think about how to get to/back to your car. The easiest option is to take advantage of our coach service. This enables runners to park at the finish, and then take a coach to the start line before the race. This can be booked during registration.

What shoes would you recommend?

We would recommend light trail running shoes for this race. The paths are non-technical, but there will be plenty of varied and uneven terrain. There are several sections on paved paths and country lanes, so don't wear anything too minimal, unless you are used to it. Some runners have opted for road running shoes in the past, but please only do this if you are confident in maintaining stability on uneven or soft ground.

What prizes are awarded at this event?

There are awards for the top three male and female finishers overall, along with age category awards for FV40, MV40, FV50, MV50, FV60, MV60, FV70, MV70.

How do I follow the route using my phone or watch?

Most GPS watches allow you to upload a GPX file of the route for you to follow whilst running. Typically this is done by loading the GPX file into the app (i.e Garmin Connect), and then syncing your phone/watch together.

If you don't have a GPS watch we would recommend using OS Maps (£20/year) or Strava Premium (£48/year).

Withdrawal options

By entering our race, you agree to the following withdrawal policy. This policy applies to all runners with the exception of women of cannot compete due to pregnancy.

Withdrawal date
Credits issued
More than 4 weeks before race day
90%*

*Entrants to The Ridgeway Challenge are entitled to defer their entry for up to 2 years, or receive a 90% entry voucher to use on any Runaway Racing event.

Credits can be used on future race entries, any time during the following 2 years.

Withdrawal requests must be completed online via our manage booking functionality.

Manage Booking
Event withdrawal

Superb information before we got there. The people at the aid stations were incredible well done to all involved. Brilliant event 👍

Nick

Suffolk Coastal Path 50K, 2023

I had an awesome time at the Suffolk Coastal Path 50K yesterday. Kudos to all the organisers and volunteers. It was a very well organised event!

Dylan

Suffolk Coastal Path 50K, 2023

Event partners

National Trust
Lowestoft Town Council
Adnams Southwold
She Races
Precision Fuel & Hydration
UTMB World Series
Ugoku Projects
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