Ickworth Sunset Chase

Ickworth Sunset Chase

Ickworth Sunset Chase is a trail running event on 4 September 2026 at Ickworth Park, a National Trust country estate near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Two distances are offered:

• 5K
• 10K

The route is multi terrain and includes a new limestone path described as firm underfoot, stretches of footpaths, woodland and meadows set in rolling countryside. The event is cupless: no disposable cups are provided, but fresh drinking water is available to refill personal bottles. Participants are asked to carry a torch for their own safety.

The 10K is chip timed. All finishers receive a medal and the top three male and top three female finishers receive trophies. First aid cover will be available. Results are recorded by a contracted timing provider; the organisers accept no responsibility for failure to capture times and failure to secure a chip may result in no recorded time.

Entry fee is £27 (£25 attached) with an additional £2 fee for runners not attached to a club under UK Athletics rules. Entrants must be aged 16 or over for the 10K and 12 or over for the 5K. Registration takes place at race headquarters close to the start where numbers and chips are collected and are not posted in advance.

Parking at the estate is free, subject to car park attendant instructions, and cars are left at owners own risk. Participants enter at their own risk, should be medically fit, and are advised to use grippy footwear. By entering, competitors consent to use of photos and video footage in event media and must agree to the event terms and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.