Haughley Festival of Running

Woolpit, United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026

Event

The Haughley Festival of Running is a multi-distance running event organised by Zig Zag Running at Haughley Park, postcode IP30 9RS, Suffolk. The event offers looped formats for several distances and includes a bespoke finisher medal or a lucky-dip medal option for some entries. Maximum field size is 300 and entries close on 11 April 2026. Entry fees are listed from about £27 to £38, depending on distance and medal option.

Distances

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

Course and logistics

The course is mainly pathway with short sections of trails and woodland. A water aid station is provided at the lap point. Heavy half marathons are set as 5 laps by default with an option to change to 6 or 7 laps on the day. Ultra marathons are set as 9 laps by default with the possibility of increasing up to 12 laps. The event is cup-less, so participants should bring their own cups or bottles. Parking is included and secure on site; organisers advise using postcode IP30 9RS and not the Haughley Park wedding venue. A parking attendant will direct vehicles and the way to race number collection.

Age and cut-offs

Minimum age requirements vary by distance: some events allow entrants aged 14 or 17, while others require entrants to be 18 or older. A six-hour event cut-off applies, with a shorter cut-off for later starts. 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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