Ickworth Sunset Chase 5K & 10K
Chase the sunset through Ickworth Park, a stunning National Trust country estate. Starting at sunset, the trails will take you through beautiful landscaped parkland, meadows and forest and give you inspiring views across the estate. The new limestone path is fantastic underfoot making this an ideal race for both trail and road runners.
Chip Timed | Finisher Medal | First Aid
Please Note: please carry a torch for your own safety.
Details:
- Date: 4th September 2026
- Race starts: 10k Start: 18:45, 5K Start 18:55
- Entry Fee: £27 (£25 attached). An additional £2 fee for non-attached club runners is required.
- Age Requirements: 16 years or over for 10km; 12 years or over for 5km.
- Cupless Race: Fresh drinking water will be available to refill bottles, but no cups will be provided to reduce waste.
- Course: Multi-terrain including limestone path, footpaths, woodland, and meadows in rolling countryside.
- Medals: All finishers receive a medal. Top 3 Male & Female finishers receive a trophy.
- Registration: At race headquarters near the start from 17:30. Race numbers and chips are collected here and not posted in advance.
- Parking: Free, subject to car park attendant instructions. Cars parked at owner's risk.
- Race Headquarters: Situated close to the race start for registration and queries.
- Race Start & Finish: Clearly visible by an inflatable gantry, close to the event arena.
- Getting There: Address: The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE. From A14 take junction 42 towards Westley; on west side of A143. For other routes, head towards Horringer. SatNav: Use Horringer Village on the A143 and follow brown signs.
- Results: 10k times are chip timed. Organisers are not responsible for timing failures or equipment malfunction. Competitors requiring accurate times should bring their own watches.
