Holy Trail Running Festival 2027
The 2nd Holy Trail Running Festival is a trail running festival centered on Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad, offering multiple ultra and marathon distance options on coastal and marshland trails in Suffolk. Routes use established long distance paths and pass through villages and coastal towns along the Suffolk Coast.
Distances offered:
- 50 mile ultra (loop starting and finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park)
- 50 km ultra (start in Holton, finish at Nicholas Everitt Park)
- Trail marathon (start in Walberswick, finish at Nicholas Everitt Park)
Course notes: The 50 mile route follows the Angles Way and East Suffolk Lines Walk, passing Carlton Marshes, Holton, Blythburgh Marshes, the Sandlings Walk and the Suffolk Coast Path before returning to Nicholas Everitt Park. The 50 km route crosses marshes to Blythburgh, goes via Walberswick and Dunwich, crosses the River Blyth to Southwold, continues on the Suffolk Coast Path to Lowestoft and follows the beach at Pakefield before linking to the Via Beata toward the finish. The trail marathon includes a loop around Walberswick and the coastal path to Southwold.
Support and logistics: Registration takes place at venue village halls for each race. There are nearby rail stations and parking options. Checkpoints are provided at key villages and pubs and crew and supporters are welcome at checkpoints with a request to park considerately. Time limits apply to each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Entry Includes:
- A unique medal
- Food & drink at the checkpoints
- GPS Tracking for the race
- First aid services
- A light meal and hot drinks at the finish
- Prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishers in both Female and Male/Open categories
An opportunity to purchase a t-shirt is available. Easy transport links with railway stations a short walk from the start and finish for the 50 mile ultra. A bus transfer is available to purchase for the marathon, from the FINISH to the start, for an additional £14pp.
Refund Policy: No deferrals. Refunds are available up to 12 weeks before the event (50% refund), up to 8 weeks before (25% refund). Less than 8 weeks before the event, no refund. SiEntries processing fees are non-refundable. Refunds for bus transport and clothing items are not provided once booked/ordered (four weeks before the event). Entries can be sold or transferred up until Midday, Saturday 01 May 2027.
The event is licensed by the Association of Running Clubs and held under UK Athletics Rules. Permit number ARC/27/ tbc.