Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 10 May 2026

Event details

The Zig Zag Marathon & Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, 10 May 2026 at the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The event offers two fixed-distance races:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon

The event has a maximum of 300 entrants and a minimum age of 18 years. Entries close on 09/05/2026. There is a seven-hour cut off and the race uses a mass start format.

Course, facilities and entry rules

The marathon uses the Kirtling Route, an officially measured course that is fully on road and described as mildly undulating. The half marathon is a single-loop course using the Windmill Route. Aid stations with drinks and nibbles are provided approximately every 10 km. Race HQ / Base Camp is located at the start and lap point and includes a water/aid station. Parking is included in the entry price.

Finisher options include a bespoke event medal or a "lucky dip" medal from previous events. The event is cupless; participants must bring their own bottle or cup for refilling. Only bone-conductor headphones are permitted. Transfer rules: transfers to another event are allowed if made more than 7 days before the event; transfers between participants are allowed up to 48 hours before the event; transfers to another event less than 7 days before incur a £10 fee and must be completed up to 48 hours before the event. If a participant cannot attend within 7 days, a virtual option is available with a 15% discount on a future event. Transfers close 03/05/2026 at 23:59:59. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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