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

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Expected December 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

Marathon

Distance

42.2km

Start Time

09:00

Cutoff

16:00

Terrain

Mixed

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Join the Christmas Canter on December 19, 2026, at Suffolk Running Centre! Choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or ultra. All participants get a finisher medal, and there's a lucky dip option. The event is cupless, so bring your own bottle. Fancy dress encouraged!

Out and back for shorter distances
Loop course for half and full marathon
Scenic countryside routes

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds

Finish

Same as start

Terrain

Mixed terrain on paths and roads

Route

Run to the 5k turnaround point and back, plus loops

Race Day

Saturday 19 December 2026. Race briefing 10 minutes before start.

Good to know

What to bring

Own bottle or cup (cupless event)

RecommendedFancy dress, Appropriate running gear

What you get

Finisher certificate

Race number with timing chip

Free parking

Finisher medalYou can choose a previous or generic finisher medal instead of the bespoke event medal at a lower entry fee.

Chip timingYes, race bibs include a timing chip that attaches to your shoe.

On the day

Toilets

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · FreeYes, free parking is included in your entry at Suffolk Running Centre.

Aid stations · 1Aid station at base camp · Aid station every 10k on course

Water on courseYes, the event is cupless. Please bring your own bottle or cup for refills.

Before you enter

RefundsNon-refundable entry fee. Refund protection available via XCover.

TransfersYes, free transfer to another Zig Zag Running event with 7 working days notice; £10 fee after that (up to 48 hours before); virtual run option within 48 hours.

DeferralsCan transfer to another event (like for like) subject to fees.

If the race is cancelledYour entry will automatically roll over to the next year. No refunds are given for weather-related cancellations.

Bad weatherEvent may be cancelled or postponed due to extreme weather; entry rolled to next year.

DogsNot mentioned; likely not allowed for safety reasons. Contact organiser to confirm.

HeadphonesOnly bone conduction headphones are permitted on open roads. Regular headphones may be allowed if the route is traffic-free; check the race brief.

Time limitYes, 7 hours from the 9am start (cutoff at 4pm).

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