Great Barrow Challenge - Day 9 - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

4.0 · 1 review
Sunday 30th July 2023 Past event
09:00
Bury St Edmunds
£22.00–£35.00 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join Zig Zag Running at the Great Barrow Challenge Day 9 on Sunday 30th July 2023 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This exclusive event at the Suffolk Running Centre offers participants the chance to challenge themselves with a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or Ultra Marathon. With a seven-hour cut off time, there is plenty of opportunity to complete your chosen distance at your own pace. The Day Nine route will take runners on the Gallops Half Route, with other unique routes available on different days throughout the 10-day event. Parking is included in the entry price, and the Race HQ/Base Camp provides water and aid stations for participants. Bespoke medals are awarded at the end of each race day, making this a memorable and rewarding experience for all. Don't forget to bring your own bottles or cups for refilling as the event has gone cupless. Join us for a day of running and pushing your limits 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

  • 5k - Bespoke Event Medal

    £22.00

    Entries closed

  • 10k - Bespoke Event Medal

    £22.00

    Entries closed

  • Half Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    £27.00

    Entries closed

  • Marathon - Bespoke Event Medal

    £35.00

    Entries closed

  • Ultra - Bespoke Event Medal

    £35.00

    Entries closed

Event information

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 NINE AND THE ROUTE WILL BE GALLOPS HALF ROUTE

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 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

Location

IP29 5AX Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, 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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