Let it Stow – Half Trail Marathon

Let it Stow - Half Trail Marathon

Let it Stow is a festive themed half trail marathon scheduled for Sunday 13th December 2026. The event is based at Stowmarket Football Club, Greens Meadow, Bury Road, Stowmarket IP14 1JQ. The route covers 13.1 miles and runs along well-trodden footpaths, woodland, meadows and quiet country lanes with multiple road crossings.

The course will be clearly marked using arrows and hi-vis tape. Trail running shoes are essential. The race is manually timed, and professional photography will be provided. The event operates a cupless policy: fresh drinking water will be available at the start and finish for refilling bottles but no single-use cups will be supplied. An optional eco-friendly finisher medal is available.

Amenities listed for the event include toilets at the start and finish and refreshments available inside the clubhouse. Prizes will be given to the top three male and top three female finishers, and a mince pie is included for participants. There is a 3.5 hour cut off for the course and an age limit of 17 years for entry.

All competitors enter at their own risk on this multi-terrain route. Medical assistance will be provided during the event but the organisers and land owners accept no liability for injury. Parking in the venue car park is at owners risk. Race numbers must be collected at the registration desk on the day; numbers will not be posted beforehand. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.