^{Last Update 09/06/2025}

1. Contacts
2. Signing up
3. Transfers
4. Cut off
5. Charities
6. Sponsors
7. Race Enquiries
8. Race Numbers
9. Race Day Road Closures
10. Race Day Car Parking
11. Facilities
12. Start Details
13. Runner Acceptable Behavior Policy
14. Safety
15. What should you do if you encounter an issue on the course?
16. What should I do if I have to pull out during the race?
17. Water Stations
18. Timing and Results
19. Prizes
20. T-shirts
21. Junior race
22. Why is my Gun time and Chip time the same ?
23. Race Details

The 43rd annual Woodbridge Round-the-Town Charity races will be held in 2025 on Sunday 18th May 2025. The races follow an undulating course through the streets of Woodbridge that brings the whole town out onto the streets and support the runners. 

On the day there are two races: a 10km race for runners aged 16 and over and also a junior 1.5km race for runners aged between 7 and 15 inclusive.

If you have any questions about the race not answered here, please contact us on entries@woodbridgeshufflers.org.uk

Frequently asked Questions

Contacts

If you have any questions about the Woodbridge Round-the-Town Race that is not answered here, then please email entries@woodbridgeshufflers.org.uk

Signing up

Number one question ! We can now confirm that the race bookings will open at noon on Saturday 22nd March. Get the date in your diaries, it normally sells out quickly.

The race can be booked here : https://in.njuko.com/woodbridge-10k-round-the-town-road-race-2025

Transfers

Our second most common and probably most fraught question: Transfers. There will be a transfer window until noon on the 12th April , where people will be able to transfer places to other runners.

We as a club do not run a waiting list or match people wanting places with those available to transfer, instead we recommend people post requests / availability use the Woodbridge 10K page and agree among themselves .

After the transfer window it will not be possible to transfer places, the order would have gone into the printers. Please do not email in asking for a transfer after this date, the volunteers managing the race cannot help you (written in vain hope we avoid the traditional flurry of people who think this applies to everyone but them).

The transfer is administered through the race entry system, but you will need to arrange any financial matters privately, the race entry system does not refund the original runner when they transfer the place.

Be aware of scams – we advise that you do not reimburse any runner transferring their place until you are 100% sure they are genuine and have a place in the Woodbridge 10km or you have received your entry confirmation after the transfer is complete.

The person transferring needs to initiate the process from their participants dashboard (details and access can be found on their entry cofirmation email).

Once initiated the recipient will receive an email requesting them to claim the place.

Cut off

We want the Woodbridge 10K to be accessible to a wide spectrum of people, from elite runners to people using it as a target to get fit, but it is a road *Race* not a walk. If you cannot complete a 10K in 90 minutes when you enter we’d ask you not to enter and allow someone else to take that place.

If you have not completed the first lap in 45 minutes you will be required to retire from the event.

Charities

Over the 41 years the race has been run, over £100,000 has been raised for local charities.

This year’s charities who receive an equal share all the money raised :

• Ipswich Hospital Baby Bereavement Group – Staffed by a voluntary team of midwives and maternity care assistants who are working to change the way bereaved couples are cared for. Families who have experienced a baby loss, at any stage of pregnancy, are invited to attend the monthly support groups to share their feelings and experiences in a confidential and supportive environment.
• Dreamflight – is the local branch of a UK charity that takes children with a serious illness or disability on their holiday of a lifetime to Orlando. The experience can be life-changing and gives young people an opportunity to do something that medicine can’t: discover independence, confidence and a new outlook.
• Spitfire Explorer Scouts Martlesham – Aimed at 14-18 year olds Explorer Scouts it started in September 2024 and meets in Martlesham on the first Monday of each month and occasional weekends. Activities include bouldering, kayaking, sailing, hill walking, paintball and other activities aimed at giving young people the chance to explore their sense of adventure.
• Woodbridge Ambulance First Responders – A team of volunteers who respond to certain 999 calls to the ambulance from Woodbridge. The team has been running for around 20 years and this grant will be used to buy a response kit.
• Fore get me not golf – is a charity dedicated to supporting those living with dementia so they can continue enjoying the sport they love. Through dementia friendly golf sessions at Seckford Golf Club, it provides a welcoming and accessible environment for all.
  

N.B. All money raised by this race goes to charity.

Sponsors

The races could not be held without the generosity of our sponsors, our sponsors for this years race are listed below:

Deben Inns	Seckford Hall	Rokker
Suffolk Building Soc	Amarinth	Pinfold
Notcutts	Deben Physio	Barker Gotelee
Chapel Properties	Gressingham Foods	Adnams
Brafe	Ryder-Davies	Quay Church
Anderson Group	Gemini	Woodbridge School
Virtue Electric Bikes	Howard Construction	Cornerstone
The Cherry Tree	The Galley	Drain Doctor
Biddable Solutions	Deben Transport Repairs	Airborne Fit
Woodbridge Complementary Health	Woodbridge Heating & Bathrooms	Fenn Wright

Race Enquiries

There will be a gazebo at Woodbridge School if you have any questions on the day or have any issues with race numbers. 

Race Numbers

Numbers will be provided for both the 10km and junior races and available for collection 13th May between 17:30-19:00 at the Woodbridge cruising club which is here.

If you cannot collect your race bib on 13thh May or send someone else along on your behalf it will be possible to collect them on the day from Woodbridge school from 9:30.

Please fill in requested information on the back of your race bib in case of a medical emergency.

In order to allow the races to take place safely, a number of roads will be closed during the race and a Road Closure Map is available here.

Race Day Road Closures

Race Day Car Parking

Free race day car parking is available at Woodbridge School (off Burkitt Road, IP12 1EL and marked on the map below with a P symbol) although this is limited and will fill up, so please try to share lifts, walk where possible or use other public car parks within Woodbridge. Please do not park on nearby residential streets in such a way that will either inconvenience local residents or block the running route.

Please note that road closures will be in force in Woodbridge close to the start of the race so please arrive before 11.30am to ensure time to assemble at the starting line and beat the carpark filling up.

Facilities

Portable toilets are available in the carpark at Woodbridge School. There are no secure storage facilities, school buildings are closed.

Start Details

The start line for both races is on Burkitt Road outside of the Buttrums Mill car park near to the entrance of Woodbridge School. Any warm up exercises can be done in the nearby Woodbridge School grounds.

The 10km race will start promptly at 12 noon, but please ensure you are at the start line by 11:55am to hear any last minute announcements. The 1.5km junior race will have a single start shortly after the 10km race has set off. However, junior runners should congregate at the junior run assembly area at around 11:45am so that they are ready to move to the start line immediately after the 10km runners have departed.

Please note that if the weather is wet there is no shelter at or near the start line. If your child is in the junior race please have a good umbrella and warm clothing available for them before and after the race.

Runner Acceptable Behavior Policy

99.9% of the people taking part in the Woodbridge 10K are a genuine delight to meet and host, sadly however in recent years we had a few instances of unacceptable runner behavior. 

It should not need to be said but our marshals and officials give their time for free, we could not run the race without them and they deserve to be treated with respect.

Any instances of verbal or physical aggression will not be accepted, race numbers will be taken, the runner will be removed from the results, reported to UKA and will not be welcome to enter future events run by the Shufflers.

Safety

The Woodbridge 10k race is run at mid day in May and can be very warm. Its important to take proper care if running in hot weather, so we would like to offer some common sense safety advice:

Warm Up and Cool Down: Take the time to properly warm up before the race and cool down afterwards to prevent injuries and aid in recovery.

Do not run if you feel unwell on the day.

Stay Hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after the race. There will be water stations along the route, so take advantage of them. Please save drinking alcohol until after the race.

Dress Appropriately: Wear light, breathable clothing and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to exposed skin.

Run to your abilities and the conditions: Pay attention to how you feel during the race. If you experience dizziness, nausea, or excessive fatigue, please stop and seek assistance from one of the marshals or on site medical team.

Pace Yourself: Start the race at a comfortable pace and avoid pushing yourself too hard, especially in the heat. It’s important to maintain a steady and manageable speed.

Headphones (including bone skull ones) must not be worn during the race as these may impede the hearing of instructions from the marshals. Your race number should be attached to the front of your running vest using pins and be visible at all times.

What should you do if you encounter an issue on the course?

If you feel unwell or are injured on the course, please alert the nearest marshal who will make contact with race officials at Market Hill and a first aider will come out to you. Similarly if you see another runner obviously in difficulty and who is unable to make their own way to a marshal please do let a marshal know on their behalf.

What should I do if I have to pull out during the race?

If you do need to pull out of the race, please do let a marshal or a race official at Market Hill know. In this event, please do not go near the finish line as your timing tag may inadvertently be registered and create erroneous results. 

Water Stations

This year there will be one water station for the adult race, at the the Seal (A.K.A.Duke of York), which adults will pass twice, and water at the finish line.

The junior route only has water at the finish.

Timing and Results

Both the junior run and 10 km race are accurately timed using chip timing. The 10km race results will be based upon the gun time (the time taken from when the race is started to crossing the finish line), but chip times (the time taken to run from the start line to the finish line) will also be provided for information only. In the junior run, only gun times are published.

Provisional results will be posted on notice boards outside the Shire Hall on Market Hill as the race proceeds and via a link on our website as soon as possible after the race. The final results will be made available on our website within a week.

Prizes

Seniors

1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female and 1st unattached local runner

1st male and female in each of the age groups 15-19, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+

Team Prizes – 1st affiliated and Sponsor team

Cash Prizes – Male and Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Open category and 1 st

in 40 to 49 age group.

Male and female breaking the course record

Junior Fun Run

1st Girl Age 7/8 1st Boy Age 7/8

1st Girl Age 9 1st Boy Age 9

1st Girl Age 10/11 1st Boy Age 10/11

1st Girl Age 12/13 1st Boy Age 12/13

1st Girl Age 14/15 1st Boy Age 14/15

T-shirts

We are happy to confirm there will be T-Shirts included in the entry price for all runners. We’ll arrange a sneak peak of this year’s design soon

Junior race

The junior race is open to participants aged between 7 and 15 on the day of the race. Juniors are not permitted in the senior race and vice versa as per UK athletic rules

Why is my Gun time and Chip time the same ?

The technology is really good but it is not infallible, we has seen rare cases (less than 0.2%) where a runners gun and chip time are identical. This can be for one of two reasons: 1) The runner could explode over the start line as the gun is fired, or 2) And lets face it more likely, where with the volume of runners crossing the start mat simultaneously causes a chip to be missed, in this case the race system will set chip time to the gun time.

Race Details

Run under UKA rules, UKA License Number 28952 .

The 10km course (shown in red on the map below) consists of a short 600m section from the start line up to Market Hill and then consists of two laps through the streets of Woodbridge. Across the course there is around 83m of ascent (approx. 270 feet) so starting at a moderate pace is a good idea for most runners to leave enough in the tank for the later stages of the race.

The 1.5km junior course (shown in blue on the map below) follows the same route for the first 600m before heading down New Street and then onto the Thoroughfare and then up Church Street to Market Hill.

For both races the finish line will be outside the Shire Hall on Market Hall, which is also the location of the Race Headquarters.

Both courses are entirely on road and marshals are around the course to direct runners. Please note that although some roads are entirely closed to traffic, others are only closed to traffic in one direction and others are fully open to traffic. Take care and be alert to motorists and please run on the left-hand side of the road at all times. Road closures are in place for 60 minutes after the start of the race and any runner wishing to continue after a road has been reopened will be required to run on the pavement for their own safety.

For anyone who prefers to see it on Strava one of our club members shared this from running the race in 2023