Great Barrow Challenge Day 1

From Zig Zag Running

4.0 · 1 review

Thursday 24th July 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 1, hosted by Zig Zag Running on Thursday, July 24, 2025! Set in the picturesque Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, this exciting event takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre, offering a unique opportunity to challenge yourself across various race distances. Participants can select from an array of options including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or even an Ultra Marathon, allowing you to tailor your race experience to your comfort level.

Day 1 promises a brand-new route that will be unveiled closer to the event date, ensuring a fresh experience for every runner. As part of a thrilling 10-day series, the Great Barrow Challenge invites you to embrace your running journey with the freedom to choose your pace and distance. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of parking included in your entry price, along with a dedicated Race HQ/Base Camp featuring a water/aid station. Don't miss the chance to earn a bespoke medal to commemorate your achievement! Join us for an unforgettable day of running and camaraderie!

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Congratulations to everyone who took part. The next edition is on 29th Jul 2027.

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Reviews

4.0

1 review

Andrew Dawson

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 ONE AND THE ROUTE IS To be confirmed (a new route)

Other days in the Series will be available:

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 9 - Clover - (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

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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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