Easter Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

5.0 · 1 review
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From Zig Zag Running

  • Date Fri 3rd April 2026
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, IP29 5AX
  • Price £35.00 - £38.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Easter Challenge, organized by Zig Zag Running, taking place on Friday, April 3, 2026, in the picturesque Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This exciting event invites runners of all levels to kick off the Easter break with an unforgettable run through the stunning Suffolk countryside. Choose from a variety of race distances—5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or even an Ultra Marathon—as you tackle a scenic 10.5k loop featuring a delightful mix of road and trail terrain.

Starting at 9 AM, participants will have six hours to run as far as they can, with the flexibility to rest between laps. Whether you’re aiming for your first official race or seeking to achieve a new personal best, this event is perfect for everyone. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with a race HQ/Base Camp that features water and aid stations, as well as a friendly marshal to assist with parking. Don’t forget to bring your own bottles or cups, as the event has gone cupless. All finishers will receive a bespoke medal, making this a memorable addition to your running journey. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, determination, and celebration on April 3rd!

Easter Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

Fri 3rd April 2026

A decorative Easter medal shaped like a bunny in a basket, surrounded by colorful flowers and text that reads "Easter Challenge" against a black background. A group of runners participating in a race, starting from a point marked by zigzag branded tents. The racers are diverse in attire and number tags, with a backdrop of greenery and trees.

Organiser's Description

EASTER CHALLENGE

LOCATION: Suffolk Running Centre, IP29 5AX

Come start the Easter break with a lovely run around the Suffolk Countryside.

It's a six-hour event, starting at  9am to run as far as you can during the time.  As long as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap, we have a 10.5k loop with a mix of road and trail.        

For this event we intend to use the BACK QUACK route

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.

Parking is included in your entry.  

On the day

We will position a marshal  in the car park to assist you with your parking and direct you then onto the venue. You will then proceed to the Race Registration area to collect your bib numbers.        

There will be a space for baggage in the hut near the start but these are left at your own risk and should not contain valuables.

The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point we will have our water/aid station, the Race director will call you all to the start line.  It will be a mass start.        

Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.        

The terrain consists of road and trail.  Our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential.

We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. (Unless you have chosen the Finishers Medal Option your medal choice will be a standard finisher medal)

We will have virtual spaces available for anyone who wants the run for the medal but cannot make the event date. These are only available on our Zig Zag Running website

Races

  • Bespoke Event Medal

    Fri 3rd April 2026 (09:00)

    £38.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal

    Fri 3rd April 2026 (09:00)

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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5.0

1 review

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Lucy

·3 years ago

Such a fun and supportive atmosphere, catering for the needs and goals of runners of every ability. I would happily run 100 of these events

Location

Stormafit Leisure Clothing, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5, United Kingdom

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