Turkey Trot: 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon & Ultra-Marathon

Get ready for the Turkey Trot, an exciting and festive running event hosted by Zig Zag Running on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the picturesque Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk! Whether you are a seasoned runner or a beginner, this event invites participants to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving by running as far as they can during this six-hour challenge. With distances that cater to everyone—5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and even an Ultra-Marathon—you'll enjoy a scenic 10.5k loop that combines both road and trail paths. Starting at 9 AM at the Suffolk Running Centre (IP29 5AX), the Turkey Trot offers a unique opportunity to push your limits while enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside. You can take your time, rest between laps, and celebrate your achievements, whether it's your first race or your hundredth! Plus, participants can look forward to a bespoke medal at the finish line to commemorate their accomplishment. Don’t forget, parking is included with your entry, and virtual spots are available for those who want to join in from afar. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting community event that promises to be a highlight of your running calendar!

Turkey Trot - come join us for a little trot around the Suffolk countryside as a mark of Thanksgiving. LOCATION: Suffolk Running Centre, IP29 5AX It's a six-hour event, starting at  9am to run as far as you can during the time.  We have a 10.5k loop with a mix of road and trail.         For this event we intend to use the BACK QUACK route You can run as much or little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more.         You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th. This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further. Parking is included in your entry.   On the day We will position a marshal  in the car park to assist you with your parking and direct you then onto the venue. You will then proceed to the Race Registration area to collect your bib numbers.         There will be a space for baggage in the hut near the start but these are left at your own risk and should not contain valuables. The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point we will have our water/aid station, the Race director will call you all to the start line.  It will be a mass start.         Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.         The terrain consists of road and trail.  Our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential. We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. (Unless you have chosen the Finishers Medal Option your medal choice will be a standard finisher medal) We will have virtual spaces available for anyone who wants the run for the medal but cannot make the event date. These are only available on our Zig Zag Running website