Stour Valley Marathon & Half
From Hare & Tortoise Running Ltd
- Date Sun 22nd June 2025
- Time 09:00
- Location Nayland Village Hall, Church Lane, Nayland, Colchester CO6 4JH
- Price £20.00 - £27.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Stour Valley Marathon & Half, taking place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in the picturesque village of Nayland, Suffolk! Organized by Hare & Tortoise Running Ltd, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for runners of all levels. Participants can choose between the full marathon distance of 27 miles or the half marathon, which follows the first loop of the marathon route. The course showcases the stunning landscapes along the St. Edmunds Way, Stour Valley Path, and Essex Way, combining tracks, trails, roads, and byways for a captivating adventure.
With a focus on self-navigation, runners will be supported by fully stocked aid stations and checkpoints at various intervals, ensuring everyone stays fueled and hydrated. Plus, in line with the event’s commitment to affordability, you can choose a stripped-back entry fee of just £25 for the marathon if you opt out of the medal and t-shirt. With registration opening at 8:00 AM and an initial briefing at 8:45 AM, participants should be ready to kick off the race at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the thrill of this cupless event, where you can bring your own cup or
With a focus on self-navigation, runners will be supported by fully stocked aid stations and checkpoints at various intervals, ensuring everyone stays fueled and hydrated. Plus, in line with the event’s commitment to affordability, you can choose a stripped-back entry fee of just £25 for the marathon if you opt out of the medal and t-shirt. With registration opening at 8:00 AM and an initial briefing at 8:45 AM, participants should be ready to kick off the race at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the thrill of this cupless event, where you can bring your own cup or
Stour Valley Marathon & Half
Sun 22nd June 2025
Organiser's Description
We are proud to have this incredible event to our H&T race calendar. We will also be hosting a half marathon on the same day which will be the first loop of the marathon loop.
Using a combination of the St. Edmunds Way, Stour Valley Path and the Essex Way, the Stour Valley marathon covers 27miles of tracks, trails, roads and byways along the route. Keeping with the tradition of this event over the many years that it has been running, it will be predominantly a self navigation, but we will have fully stocked aid stations and checkpoints at approximately 6,11,15 & 20.5 miles.
We have a new entry fee structure for this event. Based upon the self navigation nature of the event and in an attempt to make it more affordable depending on what is important to you, we have made it possible to strip back your entry fee to £25.00 for the marathon, if you choose not to take a medal or t-shirt as part of your entry. You are of course able to take them all, if you so wish, but you must select them at registration and pay the required fee. We will not be able to issue additional medals and tees on race day should you change your mind.
Navigation will be via gpx file or written instructions which will be available for download when finalised nearer to event day. The event will be cupless, and you will need to provide a cup for your drinks during the day. You can purchase collapsible speedcups during registration or on race day for £2.50/cup.
Start and finish location - https://what3words.com/position.heartless.happily - Nayland Village Hall, Church Lane, Nayland, Colchester CO6 4JH
Event start time - 0900hrs
Race briefing - 0845hrs
Registration opens - 0800hrs
Cut off times - Marathon - 8hrs, Half marathon 4hrs
Parking & Toilets - these are both available at Nayland Village Hall and are provided free of charge for the day.
Using a combination of the St. Edmunds Way, Stour Valley Path and the Essex Way, the Stour Valley marathon covers 27miles of tracks, trails, roads and byways along the route. Keeping with the tradition of this event over the many years that it has been running, it will be predominantly a self navigation, but we will have fully stocked aid stations and checkpoints at approximately 6,11,15 & 20.5 miles.
We have a new entry fee structure for this event. Based upon the self navigation nature of the event and in an attempt to make it more affordable depending on what is important to you, we have made it possible to strip back your entry fee to £25.00 for the marathon, if you choose not to take a medal or t-shirt as part of your entry. You are of course able to take them all, if you so wish, but you must select them at registration and pay the required fee. We will not be able to issue additional medals and tees on race day should you change your mind.
Navigation will be via gpx file or written instructions which will be available for download when finalised nearer to event day. The event will be cupless, and you will need to provide a cup for your drinks during the day. You can purchase collapsible speedcups during registration or on race day for £2.50/cup.
Start and finish location - https://what3words.com/position.heartless.happily - Nayland Village Hall, Church Lane, Nayland, Colchester CO6 4JH
Event start time - 0900hrs
Race briefing - 0845hrs
Registration opens - 0800hrs
Cut off times - Marathon - 8hrs, Half marathon 4hrs
Parking & Toilets - these are both available at Nayland Village Hall and are provided free of charge for the day.
Races
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Half Marathon
Sun 22nd June 2025 (09:00)
£20.00
Uka or trail running association save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
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Marathon 2025
Sun 22nd June 2025 (09:00)
£27.00
Uka or trail running association save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
Stour Valley Marathon & Half
