Christmas Canter - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Sun 1st December 2024

Four runners dressed in festive holiday attire participate in a snowy race. From left to right, there are three men and one woman, all smiling and waving. The foreground is covered in snow and a clear sky is in the background. Numbers are pinned to their clothes. A person dressed as Santa Claus in a red suit and white beard is running outdoors. Behind them, another person in a festive outfit, possibly an elf or holiday-themed running costume, is also running. Trees with autumn leaves are in the background. Two people posing outdoors, smiling and giving thumbs up. The person on the right is dressed in a festive elf costume with a blue hat and green vest. The person on the left is wearing a bright orange jacket and a knitted hat. Trees and foliage are in the background. Four people wearing festive outfits and race bibs are cheerfully posing in a snowy setting. Two are wearing Santa hats, one a Christmas tree costume, and another an elf hat. They have their arms around each other, smiling widely in front of a stone building. A Christmas tree-shaped medal with "The Christmas Carter" inscribed at the bottom. The medal is attached to a green ribbon with white text that also reads "The Christmas Carter" in a festive font. The background is black, highlighting the medal and ribbon. Four people dressed in festive running attire, including Santa hats and an elf costume, celebrate with arms around each other in front of a building with brick and stone walls. They wear race bibs numbered 256, 257, and 268, suggesting participation in a holiday-themed race.

Christmas Canter - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

4.5 · 2 reviews

From Zig Zag Running

  • Date Sun 1st December 2024
  • Location Suffolk Running Centre
  • Price £25.00 - £37.50
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Christmas Canter - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Sun 1st December 2024

4.5 · 2 reviews
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Event summary

Join Zig Zag Running for their Christmas Canter event on Sunday 1st December 2024 at Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. With race distances ranging from 5k to Ultra Marathon, there is a challenge for every runner. The course takes you through picturesque villages and rolling hills, providing a scenic and rewarding experience. With a seven-hour cut off time and aid stations every 10k, participants can enjoy the race at their own pace. Parking is included in the entry fee, and all finishers will receive a bespoke medal. Don't miss out on this festive and fun event - sign up now for a memorable day of running!

Organiser's Description

Christmas Canter

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

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.

Upon entry you will receive an email confirmation from your entry portal and Zig Zag Running. This will also contain the link to the race briefing information pack.

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.

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.

Races

  • Bespoke Event Medal - 10k

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £27.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £25.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £37.50

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £32.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £37.50

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Half Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £29.00

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £34.50

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £34.50

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Book

  • Bespoke Event Medal - 10k

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £27.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £37.50

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £32.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £37.50

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Half Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £29.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £34.50

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sun 1st December 2024

    £34.50

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Course Details

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

What's Included

  • Bespoke Medal (if selected)
  • Free Parking
  • Race Photos
  • 5 or 7 hours to complete (dependent on start time chosen)
  • Aid station each lap
  • Friendly low key event
  • Chip Timing

Parking

Parking is also included and on site.

Location

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX

on the day

You will need to be at the venue around 30-45minutes before your start time which will give you enough time to collect your race number, receive the relevant race briefing and get ready to run.

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.

  • Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.

Select your Wave

There will be two waves available; 9am and 11am

  • Please note the cut off point is 4pm, meaning that those that start at 11am only have 5hours to complete their distance

race briefing

All you need to know if you are running an event at this venue

Suffolk Running Centre Race Briefing

Reviews

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4.5

2 reviews

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Julie

·a year ago

Very well organised. The weather was cold and snow was on the ground. Advice on the day was given by car park marshal. Good facilities and the organisers and ladies doing refreshments were friendly and chatty.
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Annette

·a year ago

Great run. Beautiful scenery. My first 10K so I was a bit worried about running on snow but it was easy to run in as compacted down and not slippy. Very helpful hosts and great refreshments after the race. Would have been nice to park here but then I probably wouldn’t have had a good warm up walk first. (Hill entrance to race course was too slippery for most vehicles)

Location

Church Farm, Church Rd, Barrow, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX, UK

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