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

Fri 26th July 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024

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

From Zig Zag Running

  • Date Fri 26th July 2024 - Sun 4th August 2024
  • Location Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Price £110.25 - £157.50
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join Zig Zag Running at the Great Barrow Challenge - Five in Ten Series in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk from Fri 26th July 2024! This exciting event offers participants the chance to choose from 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or Ultra Marathon distances over 10 days. With different routes each day, including Windmill Way, Clover, Gallops, and more, there's something for everyone. The event features a seven-hour cut off, allowing participants to go at their own pace. Parking is included, and each day concludes with a bespoke medal. Don't forget your own bottles or cups for refilling, as the event has gone cupless. Don't miss this unique opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a variety of scenic routes in Suffolk!

Organiser's Description

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

Races

  • 5k - Bespoke Event Medal

    £110.25

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

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  • 10k - Bespoke Event Medal

    £110.25

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

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  • Half Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    £132.75

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

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  • Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    £157.50

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

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  • Ultra - Bespoke Event Medal

    £157.50

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

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Location

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

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