Great Barrow Challenge - Five in Ten Series - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon
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From Zig Zag Running
Saturday 22nd – Monday 31st July 2023
Past event
09:00
Bury St Edmunds
£88.00–£140.00 · 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, hosted by Zig Zag Running! Taking place from Saturday, July 22, 2023, to Monday, July 31, 2023, in the picturesque Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, this unique event offers an exciting opportunity to challenge yourself over a span of 10 days. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or even an ultra marathon, allowing you to tailor the experience to your fitness level and preferences.
The Great Barrow Challenge features different scenic routes each day, ensuring a fresh and invigorating experience whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out. With a seven-hour cut-off for early starters and a five-hour cut-off for those who begin later, it’s all about your race, your pace, and your distance! The event will take place at the Suffolk Running Centre, where a welcoming Race HQ/Base Camp will provide all the amenities you need, including water stations and bespoke medals for participants. So lace up your trainers and join us for this fantastic celebration of running in beautiful Suffolk!
The Great Barrow Challenge features different scenic routes each day, ensuring a fresh and invigorating experience whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out. With a seven-hour cut-off for early starters and a five-hour cut-off for those who begin later, it’s all about your race, your pace, and your distance! The event will take place at the Suffolk Running Centre, where a welcoming Race HQ/Base Camp will provide all the amenities you need, including water stations and bespoke medals for participants. So lace up your trainers and join us for this fantastic celebration of running in beautiful Suffolk!
Great Barrow Challenge - Five in Ten Series - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon
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Races
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5k - Bespoke Event Medal
Entries closedSaturday 22nd Jul 2023
£88.00
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10k - Bespoke Event Medal
Entries closedSaturday 22nd Jul 2023
£88.00
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Half Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal
Entries closedSaturday 22nd Jul 2023
£108.00
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Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal
Entries closedSaturday 22nd Jul 2023
£140.00
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Ultra - Bespoke Event Medal
Entries closedSaturday 22nd Jul 2023
£140.00
Event information
Day 1 - Windmill - half marathon loop (road)
Day 2 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 3 - Clover - half marathon loop (road with small amount of trail)
Day 4 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 5 - Dalham Kiln - half marathon loop (road)
Day 6 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 7 - Goldings Hills - 10k out and back (road)
Day 8 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 9 - Gallops Half route - half marathon out and back (road and trail)
Day 10 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Please select your races at checkout
Day 2 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 3 - Clover - half marathon loop (road with small amount of trail)
Day 4 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 5 - Dalham Kiln - half marathon loop (road)
Day 6 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 7 - Goldings Hills - 10k out and back (road)
Day 8 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 9 - Gallops Half route - half marathon out and back (road and trail)
Day 10 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Please select your races at checkout
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 a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race
This will also contain the link to the race briefing information pack.
We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race
Free parking
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
You will need to be at the venue around 30-45minutes before your start time which will give you enough time to collect your race number, receive the relevant race briefing and get ready to run.
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.
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.
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, (if you start at 9am, and 5hour event if you start at 11am).
Your race, your pace, your distance!
Over the 10 days there will be different routes: *
Day 1 - Windmill - half marathon loop (road)
Day 2 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 3 - Clover - half marathon loop (road with small amount of trail)
Day 4 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 5 - Dalham Kiln - half marathon loop (road)
Day 6 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 7 - Goldings Hills - 10k out and back (road)
Day 8 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 9 - Gallops Half route - half marathon out and back (road and trail)
Day 10 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
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
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, (if you start at 9am, and 5hour event if you start at 11am).
Your race, your pace, your distance!
Over the 10 days there will be different routes: *
Day 1 - Windmill - half marathon loop (road)
Day 2 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 3 - Clover - half marathon loop (road with small amount of trail)
Day 4 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 5 - Dalham Kiln - half marathon loop (road)
Day 6 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 7 - Goldings Hills - 10k out and back (road)
Day 8 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
Day 9 - Gallops Half route - half marathon out and back (road and trail)
Day 10 - Denham Flats - 10k out and back (road)
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
Great Barrow Challenge - Five in Ten Series - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon
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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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