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Let it Stow – Half Trail Marathon

Stowmarket, United Kingdom • 14 Dec 2025

Event details

Let it Stow is a festive-themed half trail marathon held on Sunday 14th December 2025. The event covers 13.1 miles and is manually timed. Entry carries an age limit of 17 years. The organisers set a race cut-off of 3.5 hours. Included for finishers are an eco-friendly medal and a mince pie; trophies are awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers. Toilets are available at the start and finish. Professional photography is provided and images or video may be used by the organisers and sponsors.

Route and logistics

The winter trail route passes through woodland, meadows and quiet country lanes and includes several road crossings. The course is described as well signed, marked with arrows and hi-vis tape. Trail running shoes are essential. This is a cupless event: fresh drinking water is available for refilling bottles at the start and finish, but no single-use cups are provided. The race start location is Chilton Fields Social Club, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1SZ. Additional parking is available at The Kingsfield Centre on Chilton Way, a short walk from the start; vehicles are parked at the owners’ risk. The event is run as a multi-terrain race; medical assistance is provided but organisers and land owners accept no liability for injury. The event holds TRA permit status listed as affiliated, non affiliated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Stowmarket

Race information

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13 mi
Half Marathon
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