Windmill Way Wander
28 January 2023
NEW YEAR! NEW VENUE!
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
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.
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.
Event day logistics
09:00 Wave 1 starts
11:00 Wave 2 starts
16:00 Event ends
*Please arrive at least 45-60 minutes before the start of your wave to allow plenty of time to register and warm up.
Race Information You will receive a confirmation email upon entering the race which will contain a race briefing with all the information for the event. You will collect your bib number on the day when you register at the event base camp. Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.
Age Restrictions You must be at least 18 years old to take part.
Lucky Dip Medal The lucky dip medal gives runners a chance of receiving a previous Zig Zag Events medal for a slightly reduced cost. This can be chosen when registering and ensures a little surprise on event day.
Church Road
Bury Saint Edmunds
IP29 5AX
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