The Other Run

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Event

The Other Run is organised by Zig Zag Running and takes place on 26 April 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The event offers several distance options and a bespoke finisher medal with a lucky-dip medal option for some entries. Entry fees are listed between £27 and £38. The event has a maximum of 300 entrants, a seven-hour cut off for the marathon distance, and a minimum age of 18 on race day. Parking is included in the entry price. Transfers close on 19 April 2026 and entries close on 25 April 2026.

Course and logistics

Distances available:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra marathon

The marathon uses the Kirtling Route, an officially measured, fully on-road route described as mildly undulating and scenic. The half marathon is a single loop on the Windmill Route. The 5k and 10k use turnaround points. Aid stations with drinks and nibbles are provided approximately every 10 km and at the race base camp. The route is on quiet roads; participants are advised to be aware of traffic and to wear bright clothing. The event has gone cupless, so participants should bring their own bottles or cups. The marathon distance may be used to qualify for a marathon GFA place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon
Marathon
Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Marathon
Half Marathon
Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon
10 km
Bespoke Event Medal - 10k
5 km
Bespoke Event Medal - 5k
Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Ultra Marathon
Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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