RIOT (Running Is Our Therapy) Run - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon
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From Zig Zag Running
5.0 ·
3 reviews
Sunday 16th February 2025
Past event
09:00
Brandon
£33.00–£36.00 · 2 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the RIOT (Running Is Our Therapy) Run, organized by Zig Zag Running! Happening on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the picturesque Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, this event offers a range of race distances including a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. Set against the stunning backdrop of Thetford Forest, participants can choose to run for six hours, completing as many laps as they can on the scenic 5.3k multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas.
Whether you're a first-time runner looking to conquer your first official race or a seasoned athlete aiming for your next personal best, the RIOT Run welcomes everyone. Enjoy the flexibility of resting between laps and taking on the challenge at your own pace, all while benefiting from full support including an aid station every lap. With no complicated navigation or extensive gear requirements, this event is perfect for those looking to push their limits in a fun and friendly environment. Don’t miss out on this unique running experience in the heart of nature—mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic day of fitness and community!
Whether you're a first-time runner looking to conquer your first official race or a seasoned athlete aiming for your next personal best, the RIOT Run welcomes everyone. Enjoy the flexibility of resting between laps and taking on the challenge at your own pace, all while benefiting from full support including an aid station every lap. With no complicated navigation or extensive gear requirements, this event is perfect for those looking to push their limits in a fun and friendly environment. Don’t miss out on this unique running experience in the heart of nature—mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic day of fitness and community!
RIOT (Running Is Our Therapy) Run - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon
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5.03 reviews
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Raj Gandhi
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Well organised, clear information, staff were super friendly and helpful, supportive atmosphere, beautiful course.
JM
Jennifer Meredith
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Great atmosphere and a helpful team who provided delicious coffees and cakes post-race. The Brandon (Suffolk) race took place on a really wet day, so it was quite muddy and slippy, but I'm told that it's usually not a muddy course and that the water drains away well. Either way, for my first race, I had a lot of fun :)
JP
John Pollock
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Friendly atmosphere, well marshalled course, will definitely do it again
Races
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Bespoke Event Medal
Entries closed09:00
£36.00
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Lucky Dip Finisher Medal
Entries closed09:00
£33.00
Event information
A scenic woodland and grassy course starting at Brandon Country Park, that then leads off through Thetford Forest. The route consists of country park footpaths and grass areas. Our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential.
Parking is chargeable within Brandon Country Park
We will position a marshal in the Car Park to assist you with your parking and direct you onto Race Registration.
We will position a marshal in the Car Park to assist you with your parking and direct you onto Race Registration.
Brandon Country Park, Bury Road, Brandon, IP27 0SU
Brandon Country Park is just South of Brandon, five minutes from the A11 at Elveden, less than 30 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, and under an hour from Norwich, Cambridge and Ipswich. Brandon Railway Station is 1.5miles (2.4km) away. Postcode for satnavs: IP27 0SU
It is also just under 4 miles from Centre Parcs if you were thinking of making this race part of your break away.
It is also just under 4 miles from Centre Parcs if you were thinking of making this race part of your break away.
We will position a marshal in the Car Park to assist you with your parking and direct you then onto the Race Registration. You will then proceed to the Race Registration area to collect your bib numbers.
You will be passing by your car each lap, please store your belongings and valuables here
The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point where we will have our water/aid station.
The terrain consists of country park footpaths and grass areas. Our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential.
You will be passing by your car each lap, please store your belongings and valuables here
The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point where we will have our water/aid station.
The terrain consists of country park footpaths and grass areas. Our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential.
We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race
If you choose the Lucky dip entry option you will receive a medal but it will not be specific to the event
If you choose the Lucky dip entry option you will receive a medal but it will not be specific to the event
There will be two waves available; 9am and 11am
Please note the cut off point is 3pm, meaning that those that start at 11am only have 4hours to complete their distance
Please note the cut off point is 3pm, meaning that those that start at 11am only have 4hours to complete their distance
Organiser's description
RIOT - Running Is Our Therapy - so come along and join us with a few miles around the amazing country park.
LOCATION: Brandon Country Park, Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0SU
Brandon Country Park is in the very heart of Thetford Forest.
It's a six hour event, (if you choose 9am start or 4hours if you choose 11am) run as far as you can during the six hours and a little bit more if you're lucky, as long as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap, we have a 5.3k lap throughout the forest consisting of gravel footpaths and some grass areas - a multi-terrain course.
You can run as much or little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more.
You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th.
This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further, possibly an ultra but without the complications of trail ultras, with next to no navigation, no kit required, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics.
When you enter the race, you will receive a confirmation from your entry portal and then a confirmation from Zig Zag Running which includes a link to the race briefing pack
Parking is chargeable at the park, and we will have marshals directing you to park on the day.
Please note the event has gone cupless so please bring a cup or bottle for your refreshments
LOCATION: Brandon Country Park, Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0SU
Brandon Country Park is in the very heart of Thetford Forest.
It's a six hour event, (if you choose 9am start or 4hours if you choose 11am) run as far as you can during the six hours and a little bit more if you're lucky, as long as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap, we have a 5.3k lap throughout the forest consisting of gravel footpaths and some grass areas - a multi-terrain course.
You can run as much or little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more.
You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th.
This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further, possibly an ultra but without the complications of trail ultras, with next to no navigation, no kit required, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics.
When you enter the race, you will receive a confirmation from your entry portal and then a confirmation from Zig Zag Running which includes a link to the race briefing pack
Parking is chargeable at the park, and we will have marshals directing you to park on the day.
Please note the event has gone cupless so please bring a cup or bottle for your refreshments
Location
CJMG+GM Brandon, UK
RIOT (Running Is Our Therapy) Run - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon
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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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