Windmill Way Wander - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

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  • Date Sat 16th January 2027
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
  • Price £29.00 - £38.00
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Get ready to kick off the new year with an exciting challenge at the Windmill Way Wander, hosted by Zig Zag Running on Saturday, January 16, 2027! This vibrant event will take place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, offering participants the chance to choose from a variety of race distances: a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or even an ultra marathon. With a generous seven-hour cut-off for those starting at 9 am and five hours for the later start at 11 am, runners of all levels can find their perfect pace.

The Windmill Way Wander is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of camaraderie and scenic beauty. As you traverse the picturesque route through charming villages like Higham, Gazeley, Ashley, Dalham, and Denham, you'll experience the stunning views of Dalham Hall and the iconic windmill at Dalham. With rolling hills and an elevation of around 600ft, this road event promises both a challenge and an unforgettable experience. Plus, enjoy every 10k with well-stocked aid stations, and don’t forget to bring your own bottles as the event has gone cupless. Finishers will receive a

Windmill Way Wander - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Sat 16th January 2027

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Organiser's Description

Windmill Way Wander

NEW YEAR! And we are back to SRC for the Windmill Way Wander

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 and Golding Hills

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.  You will pass through the villages of Higham, Gazeley, Ashley, Dalham and Denham.      

This event is called the Windmill Way Wander as you will see the windmill at Dalham.  Prior to this if you look to the left, you will note some great views of Dalham Hall.      

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

    Sat 16th January 2027 (09:00)

    £29.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    Sat 16th January 2027 (09:00)

    £29.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon

    Sat 16th January 2027 (09:00)

    £38.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon

    Sat 16th January 2027 (09:00)

    £36.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sat 16th January 2027 (09:00)

    £38.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Full Marathon

    Sat 16th January 2027 (09:00)

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Half Marathon

    Sat 16th January 2027 (09:00)

    £31.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sat 16th January 2027 (09:00)

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

Reviews

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7 reviews

Gordon avatar
Gordon

·21 days ago

Great, well organised marathon event! Easy to enter, good communication, good parking facilities and efficient registration. The run is very scenic and undulating. Great marshalls and refreshment stations. Minimal traffic and good road surface. Delicious coffee and cake after. Results sent the same day.
GP
Garry

·11 months ago

Great organisation, both at start and end of the race. Great choice of drinks and cakes. However, I did the 10k …. myself a couple of other 10k finishers noted that our running watches said we’d only done 9.8km … one actually went out and added another 200m jog just to bring their running watch up to 10km. Be interested to hear if that was a general error on this course. Was the turn around point 100m short of where it should have been ? Not too fussed, as I was enjoying the run and the atmosphere but for “accuracy, I’m adding another minute or so to my stated finish time. Otherwise, rating would have been a 5. Very enjoyable, and friendly crowd.
JW
James

·2 years ago

Great event, with friendly staff helping along the way! If you don't mind a few hills then I'd recommend it! Plus great cake post race!
SH
Simon

·3 years ago

Great event. Very well organised, and nice cake and sweets at the finish line. Solid weighty medal!
JF
Joshua

·3 years ago

The race was very well run (pun intended). The route was well marked, there were nice treats at the end, and the medals are quite impressive. Highly recommended!
Seth avatar
Seth

·3 years ago

Friendly organisers. Route mostly well marked - one or two spots where it wasn't clear but just followed the runner ahead of me. There was an aid station at around the halfway point if needed. Route was quite scenic, all road but with very few cars as it turned out. A fair bit of elevation. We were well supplied with food and drink at the end. Nice medal.
Jonny avatar
Jonny

·3 years ago

Nice 1 loop course Challenging at times with 2 decent hills to contend with Super organisation Cracking cake afterwards and a class medal
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Kenshinkai Shotokan Karate Club, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX, United Kingdom

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