Tarpley 20
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Tarpley 10m and 20m
Tarpley is a club road event named after an early Saint Edmund Pacers member. The races take place on gently undulating country lanes and pass through local countryside on signed and marshaled routes. The event is held under UK Athletics Rules for Competition and carries Event Licence number 31952.
There are two distances:
- 10 miles
- 20 miles
The 20 mile race is positioned as a preparation distance for a spring marathon. Both races are chip timed. The course is on open roads that are lightly used but not traffic free; runners must keep left and the use of any kind of audio equipment is not permitted. Littering outside designated drop zones will result in disqualification.
Age restrictions apply: entrants must be at least 17 on race day for the 10 mile race and at least 18 for the 20 mile race. Entries open 1st October 2026 and there are usually no on the day entries. Race HQ is at Thurston Sixth Beyton Campus, Drinkstone Road, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9AQ, where parking and number collection are provided. There will be water stations on course, medical support available, and a finisher long sleeve top is available for collection after the race. A four hour cut off applies to the 20 mile race. Trophies and a cash prize are offered for course records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
