Haughley Festival of Running

Woolpit, United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026

Event details

The Haughley Festival of Running is an outdoor multi-distance running event held at Haughley Park, Suffolk (parking postcode IP30 9RS). It is the fourth edition of the festival and is organised by Zig Zag Running. The event has a maximum of 300 entrants and a minimum age of 18 years. Time cut-offs are used: a six-hour cut-off applies and a four-hour cut-off applies for a later start option. Entry types include standard event medals and a "lucky dip" medal option.

Distances offered

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

Course and logistics

The route runs around the grounds of Haughley Park and is mainly on pathway with a small section of trails and woodland. The half marathon is set as 5 laps by default, with an option to change to 6 or 7 laps on the day. The ultra is set as 9 laps by default, with the possibility of increasing laps up to 12 depending on time available. Parking is included and secure on site, with an attendant to direct vehicles and show the way to number collection. There is a water aid station at the lap point. The event is cupless, so participants are asked to bring their own cups or bottles. Participants agree to the organiser’s terms and conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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