Windmill Way Wander - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Get ready to kick off the new year with an exciting challenge at the Windmill Way Wander, hosted by Zig Zag Running on Saturday, January 16, 2027! This vibrant event will take place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, offering participants the chance to choose from a variety of race distances: a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or even an ultra marathon. With a generous seven-hour cut-off for those starting at 9 am and five hours for the later start at 11 am, runners of all levels can find their perfect pace. The Windmill Way Wander is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of camaraderie and scenic beauty. As you traverse the picturesque route through charming villages like Higham, Gazeley, Ashley, Dalham, and Denham, you'll experience the stunning views of Dalham Hall and the iconic windmill at Dalham. With rolling hills and an elevation of around 600ft, this road event promises both a challenge and an unforgettable experience. Plus, enjoy every 10k with well-stocked aid stations, and don’t forget to bring your own bottles as the event has gone cupless. Finishers will receive a

Windmill Way Wander NEW YEAR! And we are back to SRC for the Windmill Way Wander Come and join us at our exclusive venue at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX It's a seven-hour cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 5hour event if you start at 11am). Your race, your pace, your distance!       This race offers you a number of distance choices - 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra       Those doing under a half marathon distance will travel along an out and back, 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.       We will be utilizing the Windmill Way route and Golding Hills There will be an aid station of drinks and nibbles every 10k. Parking is also included in your entry price.        The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point and at the base camp we will have our water/aid station. We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race.   Or if you choose the lucky dip finisher option (if available), you will choose from a selection of previous or finisher medal. This route is all road.  You will pass through the villages of Higham, Gazeley, Ashley, Dalham and Denham.       This event is called the Windmill Way Wander as you will see the windmill at Dalham.  Prior to this if you look to the left, you will note some great views of Dalham Hall.       Whilst this is a road event, it does have rolling hills and an elevation of around 600ft. Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.