Marathons in Ipswich

Spend the day in the fantastic scenery of Brandon Country Park with the WTF - Where's The Finish Run. You will have 6 hours (if 9am start is selected) to complete as many, or as few laps of the 5.3k course as you wish. Come along for a friendly atmosphere, a cracking challenge and your medal.

Zig Zag Running

5k - Entry + Event Medal

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

5k - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

10k - Entry + Event Medal

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

10k - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Half Marathon - Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Marathon - Entry + Event Medal

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Marathon - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Ultra - Entry + Event Medal

Ultra - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Ultra - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Ultra - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

WTF - Where's The Finish Run

Soak up the scenery of Brandon Country Park with the RIOT run, a fantastic event in which you pick the pace and distance you want to run. You will have 6 hours (if 9am start is selected) to run as many or few laps of the 5.3k course as you like. Come for an epic challenge and finishers medal.

RIOT - Running Is Our Therapy

Run through the heart of Thetford Forest with this timed event. See how many laps of the 5.3k course you can do - you might surprise yourself with your stamina. There's coffee and cake for all participants and the choice of a lucky dip or custom event medal at the finish line. 

Half Marathon  - Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal

Half Marathon  - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Half Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal

Zig Zag Challenge

This festival of running is ideal for participants who want to explore beautiful natural surroundings. With a variety of out-and-back courses ranging from 10k - 66k, there's plenty of choice. Make sure to attend in order to bag an awesome custom event medal too. 

Ely Tri Club

10k - Standard Entry

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry

Marathon  - Standard Entry

Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry

Half Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry

Half Marathon  - Standard Entry

Ultra Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry

Ultra Marathon  - Standard Entry

Ely Tri Club Runfest

Come to join Escape trails for the fantastic Buxton Half Marathon. This guided run will take you around the picturesque Bure Valley way before you head out onto some less-trodden trails. Learn some trail tips from your experienced run guide and enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery. 

Escape Trails

Guided Half Marathon  - Standard Entry 

Escape Buxton Half 

Enjoy a firework-themed frenzy in the 6-hour Catherine Wheel Canter. The flat terrain caters to all levels of abilities, whether you are aiming for a PB or want to run further, tackle this course to earn your medal. 

5k - Entry + Event Medal 

5k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal 

10k - Entry + Event Medal 

10k - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal 

Half Marathon  - Entry + Event Medal 

Half Marathon  - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal 

Half Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal 

Half Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal 

Marathon  - Entry + Event Medal 

Marathon  - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal 

Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal 

Marathon  - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal 

Ultra - Entry + Event Medal 

Ultra - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal 

Ultra - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal 

Ultra - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal 

6 hours - Entry + Event Medal 

6 hours - Entry + Lucky Dip Medal 

6 hours - UKA Affiliated Entry + Event Medal 

6 hours - UKA Affiliated Entry + Lucky Dip Medal 

Catherine Wheel Canter

This 12-hour rocket challenge will definitely test your physical and mental strength. Run as far as you would like around the track over 12 hours to earn your finisher's medal. As the night draws in, expect to see some local fireworks being set off for a unique bonfire night experience. 

12 Hour Challenge - Standard Entry 

12 Hour Challenge - UKA Affiliated Entry 

Rocket Around the Running Track

Experience an exhilarating night run this summer. Dubbed as one of the flattest marathon courses in the UK, there's real PB potential. Reach the finish line and take home a bespoke finisher's medal and technical t-shirt to commemorate your achievement. 

The Bridge Events

Half Marathon - Standard Entry

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry

Marathon - Standard Entry

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry

Ultra - Standard Entry

Midnight Marathon, Half Marathon and Ultra Marathon

Don't miss out on the 8th instalment of one of the biggest running events in Essex, The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon. Join runners as they go through Chelmsford and into the Essex countryside in support of Havens Hospice. Come for the epic race, lively atmosphere, and bespoke medal.

Nice Work

Marathon - Standard Entry 

Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry 

Half Marathon - Standard Entry 

Half Marathon - UKA Affiliated Entry 

The Chelmsford Marathon & Half Marathon 2023

Take on this six-hour event at the picturesque Haughley park to put your legs to the test. The course is set out in a 5.3k loop and runners can choose how far they would like to run from a 5k all the way up to an Ultra.  Come for the fun atmosphere and to earn your medal. 

B F F (Best Foot Forward) on National Friendship Day

Don your most shocking shirt and show it off as you run the Shocking Shirt Shuffle. In this timed 6 hour event, if you select 9am start, you can run as much or little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and take in the music at the aid station.

Shocking Shirt Shuffle

Get outside this autumn for your dose of running therapy for the R.I.O.T Run from Zig Zag Running. A great event for runners of all abilities to experience the benefits of getting moving, not just physically, but mentally too. 

R.I.O.T Run

Join ZigZag Running for this fantastic six hour event at the exclusive Suffolk Running Club. Whether you're looking to tackle your first 5k or 1000th Ultra Marathon, this event provides the perfect setting. Come for the bespoke finisher's medal and supportive atmosphere. 

The Barrow Bimble

Celebrate the end of another school year with this awesome 6 hour running event. Whether you are completing your first 5k or running your 100th ultra-Marathon, this event is open to everyone, of any ability. Sign up today to see what you are capable of and get your hands on an epic finisher's medal.

School's Out 2023

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Marathons in Ipswich