Zigzag - Windmill Way Wander

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 17 Jan 2026

Windmill Way Wander

Windmill Way Wander is a road running event at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The next scheduled race date is 17/01/2026. The course uses the Windmill Way route and passes through the villages of Higham, Gazeley, Ashley, Dalham and Denham. Runners will see the windmill at Dalham and views of Dalham Hall. The route is all road, with rolling hills and total elevation of around 600 ft. The event operates a cupless policy; participants must bring their own bottles or cups for refilling.

Distances and format

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

Distances under a half marathon use an out-and-back section with a turnaround point. The half marathon is one loop; the marathon is two loops. The ultra route continues to the 5k turnaround point. Aid stations offering drinks and nibbles are placed approximately every 10 km. Race headquarters and base camp are located at the start and lap point, where a water/aid station will be available. Parking is included in the entry price. A bespoke finisher medal will be issued at the end of the race; a lucky dip finisher option may be available. 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
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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