Denham Dash Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon
From Zig Zag Running
Event summary
Set against the charming backdrop of the Suffolk Running Centre, the Denham Dash Challenge features a scenic 6.55-mile out-and-back route that takes you through the enchanting Barrow Village and offers stunning views of Ely Cathedral and a delightful deer farm. With well-equipped aid stations every lap and minimal navigation required, this event is designed to provide a straightforward and enjoyable experience for all. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to start your year on a high note—register today and be part of this exciting running adventure!
Denham Dash Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon
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Individual Entry - Lucky Dip Medal
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Event information
On this course you leave the centre and go out through the Barrow Village towards Denham. At around 3km you will see Ely Cathedral in the distance.
You will also get the chance to run past the deer farm.
This is a super easy course to navigate
It is however important to note the tricky crossing near the corner by the shops due to parked cars.
Mainly flat with a few rises | Road / Pavement
The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point and at the base camp we will have our water/aid station.
- Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.
- Please note the cut off point is 3pm, meaning that those that start at 11am only have 4hours to complete their distance
Organiser's description
*** 27/1/23 - event medal sold out - lucky dip remains open***
Denham Dash Challenge
Come and join us at our exclusive venue at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
It's a six hour event, run as far as you can during the six hours and a little bit more if you're lucky, as long as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap.
You can run as much or little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more.
You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th.
This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further, possibly an ultra but without the complications of trail ultras, with next to no navigation, no kit required, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics.
We will be utilizing the Denham Flats route (road route) which is a 6.55 mile out and back sociable loop.
On this course you leave the centre and go out through the Barrow Village towards Denham. At around 3km you will see Ely Cathedral in the distance.
You will also get the chance to run past the deer farm.
This is a super easy course to navigate
It is however important to note the tricky crossing near the corner by the shops due to parked cars.
Parking is also included in your entry price.
Location
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
Barrow, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX, UK
Denham Dash Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon
Zig Zag Running
We are a running events company organising inclusive running events with every runner in mind, with numerous locations and various routes, we offer distances from 5k to up to Ultra Marathons with great Medals at the finish line and copious amounts of Cake and a hot drink for all runners. The most important factor is that our runners have fun, enjoy the day and come back for more.
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