Zigzag - The Lucky Horseshoe

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2025

The Lucky Horseshoe is a versatile running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, offering distances of 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course features an out-and-back route, promoting a social atmosphere, with the marathon covering a full loop along the Gallops Route and Golding Hills. Runners may enjoy scenic views including Newmarket’s Gallops, where racehorses train.

Aid stations with drinks and snacks are available every 10k, and parking is included. The event has a seven-hour cutoff and encourages participants to bring their own cups due to a cupless policy. Finishers receive a bespoke medal or can opt for a lucky dip medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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