Tarpley 20
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Tarpley 10m and 20m
The Tarpley event is held over two distances:
- 10 miles
- 20 miles
The course runs through countryside on gently undulating country lanes. Each junction is marshaled and the route is signed. Both races take place on open roads that are lightly used but not traffic-free, so participants must keep left. The use of any kind of audio equipment, including bone-conducting headphones, is not permitted. Littering outside designated drop zones will result in disqualification. The event is chip timed. A cash prize of £100 is offered for a new course record for each sex on each distance. Current course record times are: 10-mile men 52:27, 10-mile women 58:42, 20-mile men 1:45:31, and 20-mile women 2:00:49.
Practical information
The race date is Sunday 22 February 2026. Race headquarters is at Thurston Sixth Beyton Campus, Drinkstone Road, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9AQ. Both races start and finish at Race HQ. Age limits are: 10-mile entrants must be at least 17 on race day; 20-mile entrants must be at least 18. There will be three water stations on the 10-mile course and five on the 20-mile course, plus water at the finish. Facilities at Race HQ include toilets, baggage, a help desk, refreshments and medical support. Car parking is available at Race HQ; parking on the village green is prohibited. There is a four-hour cut-off for the 20-mile race. Fees are listed by affiliation status for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
