Zigzag - Windmill Way Wander
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Event details
Windmill Way Wander is scheduled for 17 January 2026 at the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The event is organised by Zig Zag Running and is open to entrants aged 18 and over on the event date. Entry prices are in the range of GBP 29.00 to GBP 38.00. Parking is included in the entry price. The event uses time cut-offs of seven hours and five hours. A bespoke event medal is provided to finishers; a lucky-dip finisher medal option may also be available.
Course and race support
The route follows the Windmill Way and is entirely on road. Runners will pass through the villages of Higham, Gazeley, Ashley, Dalham and Denham. The course includes rolling hills with total elevation around 600 ft and a visible windmill at Dalham; there are views of Dalham Hall from parts of the route. Race HQ and base camp are located at the start and lap point, where a water and aid station will be provided. Additional aid stations offering drinks and snacks are placed approximately every 10 km. The event is cupless, so participants should bring their own bottles or cups for refilling. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Distances and format
- 5k - out-and-back route with turnaround
- 10k - out-and-back route with turnaround
- Half marathon - one loop
- Full marathon - two loops
- Ultra marathon - run to the 5k turnaround point
