Name: Easter Challenge
Start: 2027-03-26
End: 2027-03-26
Location: Bury Saint Edmunds

About the Event

Spring into action with our Official Marathon and Half Marathon this season. As runners of all skill levels prepare to take on the challenge, both distances offer ideal conditions for achieving personal bests in age-group categories. Set against mildly undulating terrain, these meticulously measured courses present a perfect blend of endurance testing while remaining manageable.
Participants can choose between conquering 26.2 miles or aiming for excellence over half that distance. Ideal for those looking to qualify for major marathons with strong performance times and equally suitable for athletes pushing the boundaries on full marathon routes. Every mile is clearly marked, ensuring a smooth race experience managed throughout by dedicated event staff.
Don’t let this opportunity slip away as you gear up for an exciting season of road racing. Registration will soon open exclusively online, so be sure to add it to your calendar now and kickstart your training regimen with confidence. Race day promises an invigorating atmosphere that inspires and motivates all competitors long after the final finish line is crossed.
Join us this spring as we celebrate athleticism in a picturesque setting, complete with vibrant supporter sections cheering each competitor on every step of their journey.

Races Offered

10k

Mar 26, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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09:00

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£33.00

5k

Mar 26, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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£33.00

Half Marathon

Mar 26, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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09:00

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£33.00

Heavy Half Marathon

Mar 26, 2027

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Distance — 6 Hours

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£36.00

Marathon

Mar 26, 2027

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Distance — 42.2K

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£33.00

Ultra Marathon

Mar 26, 2027

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Distance — 6 Hours

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£33.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Bury Saint Edmunds.

thermostat Temperature

3.6° / 11.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.6° / 6.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 30m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

16.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

81.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:07

nightlight Sunset

19:02

About Bury Saint Edmunds

Learn more about the host city, Bury Saint Edmunds.

Bury St Edmunds, commonly referred to locally as Bury, is a cathedral as well as market town and civil parish in the West Suffolk district, in the county of Suffolk, England. The town is best known for Bury St Edmunds Abbey and St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Bury is the seat of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich of the Church of England, with the episcopal see at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. The town, originally called Beodericsworth, was built on a grid pattern by Abbot Baldwin around 1080. It is known for brewing and malting and for a British Sugar processing factory, where Silver Spoon sugar is produced. The town is the cultural and retail centre for West Suffolk and tourism is a major part of the economy. The built up area had a population of 41,280 at the 2021 census.