ZigZag - The Valley of the Owls Run

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2026

The ZigZag 2026 Valley of the Owls Run takes place in Suffolk, starting at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. The event features multiple distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, catering to various runner preferences. The course highlights the scenic village of Ousden, known as the Valley of the Owls, with some of England’s oldest roads and beautiful countryside.

Shorter distances follow an out-and-back social route, while longer distances involve loops on the Dalham Kiln route. Aid stations with drinks and snacks are available every 10k, and parking is included. The event offers bespoke finisher medals and encourages participants to bring their own hydration containers. 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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