The Lucky Horseshoe - 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra Marathon

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

Saturday 19th September 2026 Past event
09:00
Bury St Edmunds
£31.00–£38.00 · 8 races
5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

54 took part

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at The Lucky Horseshoe, organized by Zig Zag Running! Taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in the charming town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, this event offers a fantastic range of race distances to suit every runner's goal. Whether you're looking to conquer a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or even an Ultra Marathon, there’s a challenge awaiting you!

Starting bright and early at 9 AM, participants will enjoy a mass start and a scenic out-and-back route on the picturesque Gallops Route. As you run, you may even catch a glimpse of racehorses in training! With a generous seven-hour cutoff, you can set your own pace, and enjoy aid stations offering drinks and snacks every 10k. Plus, every finisher will receive a bespoke medal to commemorate their achievement, with the option for a lucky dip finisher medal for a fun twist! Don't forget, this event is cupless, so be sure to bring your own bottles or cups for refilling. Join us for a memorable day of camaraderie and running in beautiful Suffolk!

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Races

  • Bespoke Event Medal - 10k

    09:00

    £32.00

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    09:00

    £32.00

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon

    09:00

    £38.00

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon

    09:00

    £36.00

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon

    09:00

    £38.00

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Full Marathon

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Half Marathon

    09:00

    £31.00

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Ultra Marathon

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

The Lucky Horseshoe 

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

Your race, your pace, your distance!    

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

This route is an out and back, making it a very social route.    

The marathon will be one full loop (out and back), and all other distances will have turnaround points.     

We will be utilising the Gallops Route (for ALL routes) meaning there will be a turn point for all distances under the Ultra.  If you plan to do the Ultra you will run the full out and back marathon route and then run back out to the 5k or 10k turn.

If doing over the half marathon distance, the route takes you through to Newmarket to the Gallops you may get to see the race horses in training

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.

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

Location

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

Kenshinkai Shotokan Karate Club, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX, United Kingdom

Zig Zag Running

Zig Zag Running

We are a running events company organising inclusive running events with every runner in mind, with numerous locations and various routes, we offer distances from 5k to up to Ultra Marathons with great Medals at the finish line and copious amounts of Cake and a hot drink for all runners. The most important factor is that our runners have fun, enjoy the day and come back for more.

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