Zigzag - The Lucky Horseshoe

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2025

The Lucky Horseshoe is a running event hosted at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, offering participants a choice of distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra. The race features an out-and-back route, providing a social atmosphere and scenic views, including potential sightings of racehorses in training. With a seven-hour cut-off time, runners can enjoy aid stations every 10k and a bespoke medal upon completion. The event promotes sustainability by encouraging participants to bring their own cups or bottles, as it has gone cupless. Parking is included in the entry fee. 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
Ultra
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