Great Barrow Challenge Day 5 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
From Zig Zag Running
- Date Mon 2nd August 2027
- Time 08:00
- Location Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
- Price £35.00 - £38.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
On Day 5 of the challenge, runners will tackle the picturesque Dalham Kiln route, a scenic 21.4 km (13.3 mi) loop featuring an impressive mix of 88% road and 12% trail, with a total elevation gain of 191 meters. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply looking to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, this event promises something for everyone. Plus, all finishers will receive a bespoke medal to commemorate their achievement! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community at the Great Barrow Challenge—your race, your pace!
Great Barrow Challenge Day 5 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Mon 2nd August 2027
Organiser's Description
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 FIVE AND THE ROUTE WILL BE DALHAM KILN HALF ROUTE
Route description - Dalham Kiln
21.4 km (13.3 mi) · **loop** from the campsite · **88% road / 12% trail** · 191 m of climb · high 123 m / low 49 m.
Those completing a half marathon will complete 1 loop
Those completing a full marathon will complete 2 loops
Those completing an ultra will complete 2 loops plus head to the 5k or 10k turnpoint.
Those taking on 5k or 10k will head to the relevant 5k/10k turnpoints amd retrace their steps back to the Suffolk Running Centre
A GPX file can be downloaded from the "course" tab.
Other days in the Series will be available:
Day 1 - Denham Flats (10.55k route)*
Day 2 - Windmill - (half route)*,
Day 3 - Quackers (10.55k loop)*
Day 4 - Back Quack (10.55k loop)*
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 - Gallops - (half route)*
Day 10 - Hargrave (Half route)*, Mount Barrow (for 5k and 10k participants)
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.
No dogs or buggies are allowed on this route due to the roads being open for traffic.
No headphones are permitted except bone conductors due to the open roads.
If you wish to enter this event virtually, you should head over to the Zig Zag Running website and shop section. Shop | Zig Zag Running
Races
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Bespoke Event Medal
Mon 2nd August 2027 (08:00)
£38.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Lucky Dip Medal
Mon 2nd August 2027 (08:00)
£35.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
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Location
Kenshinkai Shotokan Karate Club, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX, United Kingdom
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Great Barrow Challenge Day 5 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon