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Windmill Way Wander 2026
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Suffolk Running Centre, Bury Saint Edmunds
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About
Run along the scenic Suffolk roads in another brilliant event from Zig Zag Running. Keep your eyes peeled for views of the windmill and Dalham Hall as you take on a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. Come for the views, stay for the sociable and supportive atmosphere.
5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Sat, Jan 17, 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
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026
5k: 9:00 AM10k: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMMarathon: 9:00 AMUltra: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Windmill Way Wander 2026
5k
5km
£27 - £29
10k
10km
£27 - £29
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£29 - £31
Marathon
26.2mi
£33 - £35
5k
5km
£27 - £29
10k
10km
£27 - £29
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£29 - £31
Marathon
26.2mi
£33 - £35
Route information
Terrain: Road
Elevation: Undulating - 600ft
Route Type: Loop
This route will be entirely on Suffolk roads and have some good views of the windmill and Dalham Hall.
Those doing under a half marathon distance will travel along an out and back route, being turned around required, making it a very social route.
The half marathon will be one loop, 2 loops for the full marathon and then the run to the 5k turnaround point for an ultra.
Each lap 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
- Free Parking
- Chip-timed results
How to get there
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
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There will be free parking available on site. Please use the postcode IP29 5AX to find where to park.
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.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
08:50 Runners to start line for race briefing
09:00 Mass start
16:00 Event ends
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.
Water/Aid Station
There will be a water/aid station at Race HQ, which will be situated at the start and lap point of the route.
Lucky Dip Medal
The lucky dip medal (where available as an option) 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.
Cupless Event
Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.
FAQs
What time should I arrive at the Windmill Way Wander?
You should arrive at least 30 minutes before your start wave to ensure you have time to register and warm up.
How old must I be to enter the Windmill Way Wander?
All runners must be 18 on the day of the event.
Is there a cut-off time at the Windmill Way Wander?
Yes there is a 6 hour cut off for this event. If you stat at 9 you will have 6 hours, whereas if you start at 11am you will only have 4 hours to complete your chosen distance.
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