Great Barrow Challenge Day 10 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
From Zig Zag Running
- Date Sat 7th 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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Join us at the Suffolk Running Centre, where you'll find a supportive atmosphere and an opportunity to challenge yourself among fellow running enthusiasts. Each participant will receive a bespoke medal upon completion, and parking is included in your entry fee. Don’t forget to bring your own bottles or cups, as this event has gone cupless to promote sustainability. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Great Barrow Challenge promises to be a memorable experience filled with camaraderie and achievement. Sign up now and be part of this incredible challenge!
Great Barrow Challenge Day 10 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
Sat 7th 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 TEN AND THE ROUTE WILL BE HARGRAVE HALF ROUTE, MOUNT BARROW
Course Description - Hargrave Half
21.3 km · single loop from the campsite · 100% road on quiet lanes · 183 m of climb.
Those completing the half marathon will complete 1 loop
Those completing the full marathon will complete 2 loops
Those completing the ultra will complete 2 loops plus the option of heading out to the 5k or 10k turnpoint.
A GPX file can be downloaded from the "course" tab.
Course Description - Mount Barrow
10.5 km (6.5 mi) · out-and-back from the campsite · 100% road · 168 m of climb · high 89 m / low 48 m.
Other days in the Series will be available:
Day 1 - Denham Flats - 10km out and back*
Day 2 - Windmill - (half route)*
Day 3 - Kirtling (full route) , Windmill (half route)*
Day 4 - Gallops (full route)*
Day 5 - Dalham Kiln (half route)*
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)*
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
Races
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Bespoke Event Medal
Sat 7th 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
Sat 7th 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
Booking for more than 1?
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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 10 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon