Great Barrow Challenge - Day 1 - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

4.0 · 1 review
Friday 26th July 2024 Past event
08:00
Bury Saint Edmunds, Barrow
£24.50–£35.00 · 10 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join Zig Zag Running at the Great Barrow Challenge, a fantastic event taking place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds on July 26th, 2024. This 10-day challenge offers participants the opportunity to push themselves with a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or ultra marathon options. Each day features a different route, with Day 1 starting at Windmill. With a generous seven-hour cut off time, you can tackle the course at your own pace. Parking is included in your entry fee, and race headquarters will provide water and aid stations. Plus, all participants will receive a bespoke medal at the end of each race day. Don't miss out on this exciting and rewarding event - sign up now and get ready to conquer 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 - 10k

    08:00

    £24.50

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    08:00

    £24.50

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon

    08:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon

    08:00

    £29.50

    Entries closed
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon

    08:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Medal - 5k

    08:00

    £24.50

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Medal - Ultra Marathon

    08:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Medal - 10k

    08:00

    £24.50

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Medal - Full Marathon

    08:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Lucky Dip Medal - Half Marathon

    08:00

    £29.50

    Entries closed

Event information

Event video

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 whether you start at 8am or 9am

Your race, your pace, your distance!

Over the 10 days there will be different routes: *

THIS ENTRY IS FOR DAY ONE AND THE ROUTE WILL BE WINDMILL

Other days in the Series will be available:
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

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

Location

Church Farm, Church Rd, Barrow, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 5AX, UK

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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