The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra

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  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Suffolk Running Centre
  • Price £25.00 - £37.50
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge, hosted by Zig Zag Running! On Saturday, September 20th, 2025, join us in the picturesque Bury Saint Edmunds, Barrow, Suffolk, for an exciting race experience at the Suffolk Running Centre. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant, this event has something for everyone with races spanning 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and even an ultra distance!

The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge features a mass start at 9 am, giving you the chance to run your race, your pace, and your distance over a scenic out-and-back route. Participants will enjoy the beautiful surroundings as they traverse the Gallops Route and Golding Hills, with aid stations providing drinks and snacks every 10k. Plus, enjoy the thrill of possibly spotting racehorses in training along the way! With included parking, a bespoke finisher medal, and the option for a lucky dip medal, this event promises to be both fun and rewarding. Don’t miss out on this fantastic running opportunity—mark your calendars for September 20th and secure your spot today!

The Lucky Horseshoe Challenge - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, ultra

Sat 20th September 2025

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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 the half and full) and Golding Hills (5k & 10k)

This is a fairly new route to the SRC, it 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.

Races

  • Bespoke Event Medal - 10k

    Sat 20th September 2025 (09:00)

    £27.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    Sat 20th September 2025 (09:00)

    £25.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon

    Sat 20th September 2025 (09:00)

    £37.50

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon

    Sat 20th September 2025 (09:00)

    £32.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sat 20th September 2025 (09:00)

    £37.50

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Half Marathon

    Sat 20th September 2025 (09:00)

    £29.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Marathon

    Sat 20th September 2025 (09:00)

    £34.50

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  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sat 20th September 2025 (09:00)

    £34.50

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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Location

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

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