The Saltmarsh 75 is a coastal ultramarathon along the Essex Saltmarsh coastline, between South Woodham Ferrers and Salcott. As its name suggests the event is approximately 75 miles long. This year we have options for the traditional 2 day format, but we have added a continuous 75mi option also for the first time and included a 3 person relay team option for single days, 2 day and continuous entries.
The event is open to runners and walkers alike and we have generous cut off times in place to accomodate this. All participants will be tracked via individual GPS throughout and you will physically check in at the checkpoints as directed throughout the event. The GPS tracking will be available to you personally and also to your family and friends via the app. so that they can keep an eye on you and intercept you where you need the support the most.
Route details are on the above tabs and they provide the opportunity to download the gpx files if you wish to do so. The route will be marked at key points but not extensively. We would suggest having at least the gpx file on your watch or a hard/digital copy of the map/instructions with you. They will be available for download via the event website.
This event is a fully supported Ultramarathon, with aid stations and checkpoints at regular intervals. We will have hot food and drinks at locations such as the half way point in Steeple and at Tollesbury before the last push to the finish, and fully stocked aid stations elsewhere at regular intervals of approx 10-15km. We have a designated First Aid team who will be looking after you all weekend and with individual GPS trackers for all participants we’ll be able to keep you safe throughout. We will have agreements with local landowners and 4×4 access team on hand to reach the remotest parts of the course, should the need arise.