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

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

Saturday 16th September 2023 Past event
09:00
Bury St Edmunds
£22.00–£35.00 · 8 races
Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

35 took part

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at The Lucky Horseshoe, hosted by Zig Zag Running on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in the picturesque Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk! This exciting event offers a range of distances to suit every runner, including a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or even an ultra marathon. With a mass start at 9 am and a seven-hour cut-off, participants can enjoy the scenic Gallops Route, which winds through the beautiful Suffolk landscape and may even provide glimpses of racehorses in training.

At the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX, runners will find a supportive and social atmosphere, with turnaround points for shorter distances and a full loop for the marathon. An aid station serving drinks and snacks will be available every 10k, ensuring you stay energized throughout the race. Plus, your entry fee includes parking and a bespoke medal to commemorate your achievement. Don't forget to bring your own reusable bottles or cups, as the event has gone cupless to promote sustainability. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at The Lucky Horseshoe – your race, your pace,

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Races

  • 5k - Bespoke Event Medal

    £22.00

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  • 10k - Bespoke Event Medal

    £22.00

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  • Half Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    £27.00

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  • Half Marathon - Lucky Dip

    £24.00

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  • Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    £35.00

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  • Marathon - Lucky Dip

    £32.00

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  • Ultra - Bespoke Event Medal

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Ultra - Lucky Dip

    £32.00

    Entries closed

Event information

Organiser's description

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 and 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

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.

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.

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

Location

IP29 5AX Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, 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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