Great Barrow Challenge - Five in Ten Series - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

Friday 26th July – Sunday 4th August 2024 Past event
08:00
Bury St Edmunds
£110.25–£157.50 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at the Great Barrow Challenge - Five in Ten Series, taking place from Friday, July 26, 2024, to Sunday, August 4, 2024, in the picturesque Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Organised by Zig Zag Running, this unique event invites participants to challenge themselves over 10 days with the flexibility to choose from five different race days. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a newcomer, you can select your preferred distance from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or even an ultra-marathon, all while enjoying the beautiful scenic routes.

Located at the Suffolk Running Centre, participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere with various routes each day, including stunning landscapes like Windmill Way, Clover, and Gallops. Each race day will offer a 7-hour cut-off, allowing you to run at your own pace, with additional 5k and 10k turnaround points available. Plus, enjoy the convenience of parking included in your entry fee and receive a bespoke medal upon finishing each race. Remember to bring your own bottles or cups for refilling as the event has gone cupless to promote sustainability. Join us for this unforgettable running adventure

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  • 5k - Bespoke Event Medal

    Friday 26th Jul 2024

    £110.25

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  • 10k - Bespoke Event Medal

    Friday 26th Jul 2024

    £110.25

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  • Half Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    Friday 26th Jul 2024

    £132.75

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  • Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    Friday 26th Jul 2024

    £157.50

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  • Ultra - Bespoke Event Medal

    Friday 26th Jul 2024

    £157.50

    Entries closed

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The Great Barrow Challenge - Hosted by Zig Zag Running

Come and join us at our exclusive venue at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX

It's 10 days of opportunity to challenge yourself and this bulk entry allows you to choose 5 days of your choice as part of the series!

Whether it be 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon.

It's a seven-hour cut off whether you choose to start at 8am or 9am

Your race, your pace, your distance!

Over the 10 days there will be different routes: *

Day 1 - Windmill Way - half route
Day 2 - Clover - full route
Day 3 - Gallops - full route
Day 4 - Dalham Kiln - half route
Day 5 - Quackers- 10km loop
Day 6 - Golding Hills - 10km out and back 
Day 7 - Chevington Chase - half route
Day 8 - Clover - half route
Day 9 - Kirtling - full marathon, Windmill - half marathon
Day 10 - Back Quack -10km loop

Each day will have a 5k & 10k turn around point.

Parking is also included in your entry price.

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.

Upon entry you will receive an email confirmation from your entry portal and Zig Zag Running. This will also contain the link to the race briefing information pack.

We have designed Bespoke medals for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race each day.

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

* please note routes could be subject to change

Location

IP29 5AX Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Zig Zag Running

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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