Great Barrow Challenge - Day 3 - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon

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  • Date Mon 24th July 2023
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  • Price £22.00 - £35.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join Zig Zag Running at the Great Barrow Challenge Day 3 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk on July 24th, 2023. This event offers a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or ultra marathon, with a seven-hour cut off time. The exclusive venue at Suffolk Running Centre provides different routes each day, with Day 3 featuring the Clover route. Parking is included in your entry fee, and you'll receive a bespoke medal at the end of the race. The event has gone cupless, so remember to bring your own bottles or cups for refilling. Don't miss this opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a day of running at the Great Barrow Challenge!

Great Barrow Challenge - Day 3 - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon

Mon 24th July 2023

A square medal with a colorful, scattered assortment of numbers from 1 to 10 in different colors. In the background, multiple languages spell out the numbers from one to ten. The medal reads "Great Barrow Challenge" and has a bright pink ribbon attached. A group of runners participating in a race on a tree-lined path. Some wear bright neon-colored shirts or gear, while others are in darker attire. The path is bordered by bushes and trees. Bib numbers are visible on many runners. A group of runners participating in a road race during a sunny day. The lead runner, wearing a maroon outfit, runs on the right side of the road. Other runners follow behind on the left side, while bare trees and bushes line the road.

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! - This is an INDIVIDUAL DAY ENTRY.

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: *

THIS ENTRY IS FOR DAY THREE AND THE ROUTE WILL BE CLOVER

Other days in the Series will be available:
Day 1 - Windmill
Day 2 - Denham Flats
Day 3 - Clover
Day 4 - Denham Flats
Day 5 - Dalham Kiln
Day 6 - Denham Flats
Day 7 - Higham Hills
Day 8 - Denham Flats
Day 9 - Gallops Half route
Day 10 - Denham Flats

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 are subject to change

Races

  • 5k - Bespoke Event Medal

    £22.00

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 10k - Bespoke Event Medal

    £22.00

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    £27.00

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    £35.00

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra - Bespoke Event Medal

    £35.00

    UKA - Zig Zag save £2.00

    CLOSED

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Andrew

·a year 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.

Location

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

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