ZigZag - Christmas Canter

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 20 Dec 2025

The ZigZag - 2025 Christmas Canter is a festive running event taking place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra, with a seven-hour cut-off time. The course features scenic routes through local villages and includes aid stations every 10k.

Runners will receive a bespoke medal upon completion, with an option for a lucky dip finisher medal. The event promotes sustainability by encouraging participants to bring their own cups or bottles. Registration is open until December 19, 2025, with a maximum of 300 entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
600 m+
Full Marathon
13 mi
600 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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