Great Barrow Challenge Day 7 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

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 SEVEN AND THE ROUTE WILL BE CHEVINGTON

Route description:
21.1 km (13.1 mi) · loop from the campsite · 68% road / 32% trail · 127 m of climb · high 122 m / low 65 m.

A two-thirds-road, one-third-trail loop out to Chevington — climb steadily to the high point at halfway, then roll home.

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 either the 5k or 10k turnpoint

Those choosing 5k or 10k will be directed to a a turnpoint and then 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 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 permitted on this route due to the open roads.

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