Holy Trail Ultras

Holy Trail Ultras 26.2 Miles

26.2 miles·Lowestoft, United Kingdom
ultratrailcoastalpoint to pointmarathonbeginner friendly
Distance26.2 miles
Date9 May 2026

About This Race

Starting with a loop around Walberswick, this route follows the Suffolk Coastal Path to Southwold before heading inland to Reydon. The course returns to the coast at little-known Covehithe and continues through Kessingland and Pakefield to finish at Nicholas Everitt Park.

Starting with a loop around Walberswick, this route follows the Suffolk Coastal Path to Southwold before heading inland to Reydon. The course returns to the coast at little-known Covehithe and continues through Kessingland and Pakefield to finish at Nicholas Everitt Park.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.

Location

Notable Features

The Holy Trail Ultras uniquely combine Suffolk's ecclesiastical heritage with diverse coastal and marshland terrain, following sections of the historic Via Beata trail system. The event features beginner-friendly cutoffs and a relaxed atmosphere designed to encourage first-time ultra runners, while passing iconic landmarks like the cathedral of the marshes at Blythburgh and the church within a church at Covehithe.