The Zig Zag Marathon & Half Marathon

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 a mass start at 9am. 

We will be utilizing the Kirtling Route.

The Kirtling Marathon route is is an officially measured route, which is fully on road, mildly undulating and very scenic, 

Route Description - Kirtling
 42.2 km (26.2 mi) · one big single loop from the campsite · **100% road** (99% on the map, 1% is just the campsite) · 360 m of climb · high 123 m / low 35 m.

An honest, rolling road marathon through the prettiest Suffolk villages — no monster hills, but never a moment's flat, and a real climb saved for the closing miles.

Route Description - Windmill
21.1 km (13.1 mi) · **loop** from the campsite · **100% road** · 217 m of climb · high 109 m / low 49 m

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

The half marathon will also be one loop and we will be using the Windmill Route

http://coursemeasurement.org.uk/detail.php?area=South&no=2018527

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, they are quiet roads however, you will need to be aware of traffic when stepping out and ideally wear something bright 

This event is ideal for runners who want to get a marathon GFA place.

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.

Please note ONLY bone conductor headphones are allowed!

Please note all races close 48 hours prior to race day
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