Christmas Canter
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About the race
The Christmas Canter is scheduled for 19 December 2026 at the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The event uses quiet public roads and offers a seven hour cut off with a mass start for all distances.
Available distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
- Full marathon
- Ultra marathon
Course details:
- Hargrave Half: 21.3 km, single loop from the campsite, 100% road on quiet lanes, 183 m of climb. Half marathon competitors complete one loop; full marathon competitors complete two loops. Ultra competitors complete two loops plus an option to extend to the 5k or 10k turnpoint.
- Mount Barrow: 10.5 km out-and-back from the campsite, 100% road, 168 m of climb, elevation high 89 m / low 48 m.
Support and logistics: There will be an aid station with drinks and nibbles approximately every 10 km. Race HQ and base camp are located at the start and lap point and will host the main water and aid station. Parking is included in the entry price. The event is cupless so participants should bring their own bottles or cups. No dogs or buggies are allowed on the route. Headphones are not permitted except bone conduction models. A virtual entry option is offered by the organiser. Finishers receive a bespoke event medal or, where available, a lucky dip finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
