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Running · Marathons
Zig Zag Marathon 2027
- Race day
- Sunday, 9 May 2027
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Zig Zag Marathon: 9 May 2027, from Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Zig Zag Marathon Race Timeline
241 days to go
More than 84 days out — a good window to build a consistent base before marathon-specific training ramps up.
Zig Zag Marathon 2027: quick answers
When is Zig Zag Marathon 2027?
Zig Zag Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday, 9 May 2027.
Where does Zig Zag Marathon start?
Zig Zag Marathon starts at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Zig Zag Marathon?
Zig Zag Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
How much does Zig Zag Marathon cost to enter?
Entry direct through Zig Zag Running — check the official listing for current pricing.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 9 May 2027
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
- Start Point
- Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds
- Surface
- Trail and path
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
Entry direct through Zig Zag Running — check the official listing for current pricing.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Zig Zag Running.
Zig Zag Marathon Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
Zig Zag Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Zig Zag Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail and path.
Zig Zag Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds
Start line.
Where Zig Zag Marathon starts and finishes
Zig Zag Marathon starts at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Zig Zag Marathon Route Breakdown
A lapped May marathon at the Suffolk Running Centre, with a half on the same morning.
Zig Zag Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Zig Zag Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Zig Zag Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Zig Zag Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Zig Zag Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Zig Zag Marathon finish
3:59:36
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag Zig Zag Marathon, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyZig Zag Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Zig Zag Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Zig Zag Marathon Charity Places 2027
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Zig Zag Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Zig Zag Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Zig Zag Marathon is run off-road (Trail and path), so local traffic is unaffected.
Zig Zag Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Zig Zag Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.