The Other Run 2026

Name: The Other Run 2026
Start: 2026-04-25T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-25T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
Rating: 4.8

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

Suffolk Running Centre, Bury Saint Edmunds

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The Other Run 2026

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£27 - £38

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About

This race is perfect for anyone who was unable to get entry for the London Marathon. Choose between a Marathon, Half, 10k or 5k and put your winter training to the test. This road route is officially measured and mildly undulating meaning you can shoot for a good for age time!

5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more

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Sun, Apr 26, 2026

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Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK

Start times

Sunday, Apr 26, 2026

5k: 9:00 AM10k: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMMarathon: 9:00 AMUltramarathon: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Other Run 2026

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5km

£27 - £29

10k

10km

£27 - £29

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£29 - £36

Marathon

26.2mi

£33 - £38

Route information

Terrain: Road

This lapped route will be 1 loop for the Half Marathon using the Windmill Route and 1 loop for the Marathon using the Kirtling Marathon measured route. Starting and finishing at Suffolk Running Centre. The Kirtling Route which is an officially measured course meaning you can shoot for a PB for your Marathon.

Whether you are looking to run your 1st event or your 50th, the brilliant Zig Zag Running team will cheer you all the way around. This event is ideal for those looking to achieve marathon distance.

At each 10k point there will be an aid station stocked full of cold drinks and nibbles.

What's included

Medal(Lucky-Dip or Event Medal)
Coffee and Cake for all finishers
Event marshals
Water/aid stations
Chip-timed results
Showers (available after your race)
Massage therapists (available at a small charge)

How to get there

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK

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Parking

Parking is available at the venue and is included in your entry.

Hotels and Accommodation

Zig Zag Running has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.

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Event day logistics

09:00 Run starts

16:00 Event ends

Waves

There will be once mass start at this event, at 9am

Race Packs

Race bibs will be collected on the day from registration.

Age Restrictions

All entrants must be 18 and older to enter the event.

Lucky Dip Medal

The lucky dip medal gives runners a chance of receiving a previous Zig Zag Events medal for a slightly reduced cost. This can be chosen when registering and ensures a little surprise on event day.

Water/Aid Station

There will be a water/aid station at Race HQ, and some others dotted along the route.

Cupless Event

Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.

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FAQs

Will there be a bag drop at The "Other" Run?

There will be a space for you to leave your bags and belongings, however they are left at your own risk and should not contain valuables. It is advised by the organiser to leave your belongings in your car, keeping valuables out of sight.

Is there a cut-off time at The 'Other' Run?

Yes, there is a 7 hour cut off