Christmas Canter
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Christmas Canter
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Finalise your Christmas season with this running event. Take on a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra. You're bound to love the friendly and exciting race atmosphere.
5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
Start times
Saturday, Dec 19, 2026
5k: 9:00 AM10k: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMMarathon: 9:00 AMUltra: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Christmas Canter
5k
5km
£27 - £29
10k
10km
£27 - £29
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£29 - £36
Marathon
26.2mi
£33 - £38
5k
5km
£27 - £29
10k
10km
£27 - £29
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£29 - £36
Marathon
26.2mi
£33 - £38
Route information
It's DECEMBER so what better way to finish the year with a Christmas Event
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 a 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
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 Hargrave Half (Mount Barrow for 5k and 10k)
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.
With it being close to Christmas - why not come along in fancy dress - whilst not compulsory, it will add some fun to the event.
What's included
- Medal (Lucky-Dip or Event Medal)
- Coffee and Cake for all finishers
- Event marshals
- Water/aid stations
- Free Parking
- Chip-timed results
How to get there
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
Get full directionsParking
There will be free parking available on site. The parking fee is included in the cost of entry.
Hotels and Accommodation
Zig Zag Running has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
Find your roomEvent day logistics
09:00 Mass start
16:00 Event ends
Race Information
You will receive a confirmation email upon entering the race which contains your race briefing pack.
You will collect your bib number on the day when you register at the event base camp, which is located at Suffolk Running Centre.
Age Restrictions
You must be at least 18 years old to take part.
Race Start
10 minutes before your wave start the race director will call participants together for a race briefing before you progress to the start line for a mass start.
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.
Cupless Event
Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.
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