Zigzag - Windmill Way Wander
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Windmill Way Wander
The Windmill Way Wander is a road running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The event offers multiple distance options and uses the Windmill Way and Golding Hills routes.
Distances available:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
- Full marathon
- Ultra marathon
Route details: Windmill Way is a 21.1 km loop from the campsite, 100% road, with about 217 m of climb and elevations between 49 m and 109 m. Half marathon entrants complete one loop, full marathon entrants complete two loops, and the ultra comprises two loops plus an option to continue to the 5k or 10k turnpoint. Golding Hills is a 10.5 km out-and-back from the campsite, 100% road, with about 100 m of climb and elevations between 65 m and 95 m. A GPX file for the course is available from the course tab.
Practical details: aid stations with drinks and snacks are provided approximately every 10 km. Parking is included with entry. Race HQ and base camp are located at the start and lap point and include a water/aid station. A bespoke finisher medal is provided, with a lucky dip finisher option where available.
The route is fully on road, passes through Higham, Gazeley, Ashley, Dalham and Denham, and features a windmill at Dalham and views of Dalham Hall. The course has rolling hills with total elevation around 600 ft. The event is cupless so participants should bring their own bottles or cups. Dogs and buggies are not permitted, and headphones are not allowed except bone conductor devices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
