The Lucky Clover Run

About the Event

Step into the vibrant atmosphere of Suffolk Running Centre this year as it hosts the annual Lucky Clover Run. Designed for runners at every level, whether you're an experienced marathoner seeking another victory or a novice eager to complete your first half-distance race, there's always room here for ambition and achievement.
The event features a range of challenging courses including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra distances. Each route has been carefully crafted with the needs of participants in mind; featuring generous cut-off times to provide ample flexibility and allowing you enough time to reach your personal best while exploring diverse terrains.
The half marathon course stands out for its picturesque loop that takes runners through an idyllic setting ideal for testing endurance levels against scenic backdrops. Each lap brings a new set of challenges, ensuring no two miles are quite the same but always offering spectacular views and unique experiences.
As you make your way towards completing what will undoubtedly be a memorable journey around Suffolk’s running trails, prepare to join other participants in celebrating their accomplishments at the finish line with an exclusive medal awarded upon completion. It's more than just a badge of honor; it symbolizes perseverance through trials faced along this special course and recognition among fellow enthusiasts.
Beyond mere competition lies camaraderie shared amongst athletes pushing towards individual goals united by passion for running – making every step you take count as part of something bigger. Suffolk Running Centre invites everyone to mark your calendar now for the upcoming Lucky Clover Run, embracing its promise not just of physical challenge but also community spirit and enjoyment inherent in this cherished sporting tradition.
For detailed information on distances offered during registration phases leading up to event day or tips from trainers familiar with local conditions who can help you get ready for optimal performance at Suffolk Running Centre's annual extravaganza – stay tuned via our website updates plus social media feeds packed full of insider insights as we approach another exhilarating edition together.

Races Offered

10k

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:00

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£27.00

5k

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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£27.00

Half Marathon

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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£29.00

Marathon

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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£33.00

Ultra

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 7 Hours

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08:00

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£33.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

13.2° / 22.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.2° / 19.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:42

nightlight Sunset

20:19

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.