Stort30

Timetable

• 07:15 - 08:30 | Registration, collect numbers and route description
• 08:45 | Briefing outside/inside the building - please ensure you listen to it
• 09:00 | Start prompt
• 12:30 | Cut-off time at 15 miles (turnaround point)
• 16:00 | Final cut-off - this will be enforced firmly

Ability level

You should be able to complete a half marathon in under 3 hours, or a marathon in under 6 hours.

Event HQ

Hockerill Sports & Social Club
Beldams Lane
Bishop's Stortford
Essex
CM23 5LG
UK

Parking

There is no parking at the clubhouse; drop off and pick up only.

Please park at the local train station in Bishop's Stortford (pay and display or pay by phone) and walk up to the start (15-minute walk).

Please do not park on local streets or grass verges, and avoid disqualification from the race.

Overview

The route is mostly grassy trail or graded footpath, with only the first half a mile on footpaths/tarmac and the last half mile on the way back.

The route is flat and mostly good underfoot with a mixture of graded gravel paths and riverside trail. If it's wet, about 12 miles in total can be muddy/wet riverside trail that can be slippery.

You will run out for 15 miles and turn around and come back along the same scenic route.

All runners can download a written route description below as a backup, but the route is very easy to follow along the River Stort. There will be signage before and after every turn to ensure the route is as clear as possible, but please use the route description or GPX file in case signs are moved or vandalised.

Please note the diversion at Fieldes Weir; it has been updated on the route description and the GPX file.

Map

Checkpoints

Checkpoints are every 5 miles (approx.) with some of these: water, squash, basic sweets, cake, snacks, chicken bites, cocktail sausages and veggie bites. Gluten-free options will be available, but you are advised to bring your own supplies.

• CP1/5 Location - 5.4 miles

  Sheering Mill Lane, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9PE

• CP2/4 Location - 9.6 miles.

  Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QS

• CP3 Turnaround Location - 15 miles.

  Rye House, Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 0EH

Cut off

• 3.5 hours for 15 miles
• 7 hours for 30 miles
• If you are over the cut-off at the 15-mile turnaround point, you will be stopped and transported back to the start/finish.

Included

• Race medal for all finishers 
• Free tea and coffee and soft drinks after the race in the clubhouse

Optional extra

• Option to add which piece of race clothing you get at the finish when you enter - T-Shirt or Neck Tube. Late entries only get a Neck Tube as a purchase option.

Prizes

• Trophies for the first three runners of each sex
• There will be additional medals presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female in each age category
• Age categories are: Overall/Open, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Please note you can only win one category eg. If you win the race, you can't also win the 40-44 category and it will go to the second person in that age group
• Fewer than 3 in your category then only Gold is awarded
• Fewer than 5 in your category then only Gold and Silver are awarded
• 5 or more in your category and Gold, Silver and Bronze are awarded

Race numbers are collected on the day and you will receive a confirmation email the week before the event reminding you of some important info posted online.

Entry fees

It was my first ultra. Very suitable for a first timer. Very well-stocked fuelling stations with very friendly marshals. Anon

Have run this event a few times now and I still love it despite the mud! A nice and flat ultra marathon which, although flat, offers a variety of terrains along the way to keep it challenging. Very well organised but a nice, friendly team. The feed stations are well-positioned and manned by lovely marshalls. Kerry Mavris

The marshals were incredible, and a wonderful entry-level Ultra. Definitely got me itching for more and I'd recommend this race to everyone. Little bit of sunshine next time, though, hey? Anon

A nice, flat scenic course for a first ultra. Great food stations, lots of food and drink to choose fro,m even for the slower runners. Friendly encouraging marshalls too. Anon

Better than Tough Mudder. Great route, organisation and volunteers. Very muddy on the day, so come prepared! Anon

Entry-level ultra that will have you coming back for more! I have run this even 5 times, and have loved each one. No navigation required, perfectly spaced aid stations, 99% flat (until the last mile!), a good mix of trails (everything from hard-packed paths to sloppy mud (depending on weather!) and a lovely mix of runners. Anon

Great first ultra. Ran this yesterday as my first ultra, was well signposted, regular aid stations with very cheery and enthusiastic volunteers and a range of food and drinks which I liked a lot. Very glad I did it. The route was almost entirely off road, occasionally muddy. Have already recommended to my friends who are considering it.

A well-organised event with good checkpoints. Julia B

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