Great Barrow Challenge Day 9

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

4.0 · 1 review
Friday 1st August 2025 Past event
08:00
Bury St Edmunds
£32.00–£35.00 · 2 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Great Barrow Challenge Day 9, hosted by the dynamic team at Zig Zag Running! Taking place on Friday, August 1, 2025, in the scenic surroundings of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, this event offers an incredible opportunity for runners of all levels to push their limits. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or even an Ultra Marathon.

This individual day entry is perfect for those looking to challenge themselves, with the Day 9 route featuring the beautiful Hargrave Half Route. Each day of the 10-day series presents different exciting routes, ensuring a fresh and unique experience for everyone involved. Plus, you’ll receive a bespoke medal at the end of your race to commemorate your achievement! Don’t forget to bring your own bottles or cups for refilling, as the event is cupless to promote sustainability. With parking included in your entry price and a supportive Race HQ/Base Camp providing water and aid stations, it's set to be a fantastic day for all participants. Join us for a memorable running adventure at the Great Barrow Challenge!

Reviews

4.0

1 review

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Andrew Dawson Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Well organised, friendly people, great cakes and coffee at the end. Facilitated my personal challenge of 3 halves in 3 months before I'm 60.
Would have preferred a single 13 mile loop rather than retracing steps.

Races

  • Bespoke Event Medal

    08:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed

  • Lucky Dip Medal

    08:00

    £32.00

    Entries closed

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

Its 10 days of opportunity to challenge yourself! - This is an INDIVIDUAL DAY ENTRY.

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

Your race, your pace, your distance!

Over the 10 days there will be different routes: *

THIS ENTRY IS FOR DAY TEN AND THE ROUTE WILL BE HARGRAVE HALF ROUTE

Other days in the Series will be available:

Day 1 - NEW ROUTE - TBC*
Day 2 - Windmill - (half route)*
Day 3 - Kirtling (full route) , Windmill (half route)*
Day 4 - Gallops (full route)*
Day 5 - Dalham Kiln (half route)*
Day 6 - Golding Hills - 10km out and back*
Day 7 - Chevington Chase - (half route)*
Day 8 - Mill Wind - (half route)*
Day 10 - Hargrave (half route)*
 

Those completing the 5k and 10k option will be using Golding Hills on most days*

* routes are subject to change.

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.

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.

Location

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX

Kenshinkai Shotokan Karate Club, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX, 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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