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 with all distances starting at 9am.

Your race, your pace, your distance!      

This race offers you a number of distance choices - 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra      

We will be utilizing the Windmill Way route and Golding Hills

Route description - Windmill Way:
21.1 km (13.1 mi) · loop from the campsite · 100% road · 217 m of climb · high 109 m / low 49 m.
Those completing the half marathon will complete 1 loop
Those completing the full marathon will complete 2 loops
Those completing the ultra will complete 2 loops plus the option of heading out to the 5k or 10k turnpoint.

Route description - Golding Hills:
10.5 km (6.5 mi) · out-and-back from the campsite · 100% road · 100 m of climb · high 95 m / low 65 m.

A GPX file can be downloaded from the "course" tab.

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.

No dogs or buggies permitted on this route due to the open roads.

No headphones are permitted except bone conductors due to the open roads.

If you wish to enter this event virtually, you should head over to the Zig Zag Running website and shop section.  Shop | Zig Zag Running