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

Zig Zag Running

From Zig Zag Running

4.0 · 1 review
Tuesday 30th July 2024 Past event
08:00
Bury Saint Edmunds, Barrow
£24.50–£35.00 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join Zig Zag Running for the Great Barrow Challenge - Day 5 on July 30th, 2024, at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. This exciting event offers participants the chance to choose between a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or ultra marathon distance. With a seven-hour cut off, you can challenge yourself at your own pace. Day Five features the "Quackers" route, with other unique routes available on different days throughout the 10-day event. Parking is included, and a water/aid station is located at the Race HQ/Base Camp. Participants will receive bespoke medals and are encouraged to bring their own bottles or cups as the event has gone cupless. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to push your limits and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Suffolk countryside.

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

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 FIVE AND THE ROUTE WILL BE QUACKERS

Other days in the Series will be available:
Day 1 - Windmill Way - half route
Day 2 - Clover - full route
Day 3 - Gallops - full route
Day 4 - Dalham Kiln - half route
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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