Zigzag - The Lucky Horseshoe
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The Lucky Horseshoe
The event is organised by Zig Zag Running and is scheduled for 19/09/2026. It takes place at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The venue serves as Race HQ and Base Camp, located at the start and lap point. Parking is included in the entry price.
Course and facilities
Distances offered:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
The route is an out-and-back layout. The marathon is one full out-and-back loop; other distances use turnaround points. All routes use the Gallops Route, with a turn point for distances shorter than the Ultra. The Ultra follows the full marathon out-and-back and then continues back out to the 5k or 10k turn. Runners going beyond the half marathon travel through to Newmarket and the Gallops, where race horses may be seen in training.
Aid stations with drinks and nibbles are provided approximately every 10 km. The Base Camp will host water and aid supplies. The event is cupless, so participants need to bring their own bottles or cups for refilling. Finishers receive a bespoke medal; a lucky-dip finisher option may be available, offering a selection of previous finisher medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.