Zig Zag Running - The Other Run

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

The Other Run, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, coinciding with the London Marathon day. It offers multiple distance options: 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic, and mildly undulating Kirtling Route, while the half marathon uses the Windmill Route.

Shorter distances have designated turnaround points. The course is fully on quiet roads, with aid stations every 10k providing drinks and snacks. Parking is included, and participants receive a bespoke finisher medal.

The event encourages bringing personal hydration due to its cupless policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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