RIOT - Running is our Therapy - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon
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From Zig Zag Running
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the RIOT - Running is our Therapy event, hosted by Zig Zag Running on Sunday, September 17th, 2023! Set in the beautiful surroundings of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, this exciting race offers a fantastic selection of distances to suit every runner: choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or even an ultra marathon. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this event encourages you to run at your own pace and enjoy the stunning landscapes along the Dalham Kiln Route.
Starting from the Suffolk Running Centre, the event boasts a friendly and social atmosphere, perfect for making new friends while you conquer your chosen distance. To keep you energized, there will be aid stations providing drinks and snacks every 10k, and each participant will receive a bespoke medal to commemorate their achievement. Don’t forget, the event is cupless, so bring your own bottles or cups for refilling. Join us for an unforgettable day of running therapy and community spirit on September 17th!
Starting from the Suffolk Running Centre, the event boasts a friendly and social atmosphere, perfect for making new friends while you conquer your chosen distance. To keep you energized, there will be aid stations providing drinks and snacks every 10k, and each participant will receive a bespoke medal to commemorate their achievement. Don’t forget, the event is cupless, so bring your own bottles or cups for refilling. Join us for an unforgettable day of running therapy and community spirit on September 17th!
RIOT - Running is our Therapy - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or ultra marathon
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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
Event information
This race offers you a number of distance choices - 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra
Those doing under a half marathon distance will travel along an out and back, being turned around required, making it a very social route.
The half marathon will be one loop, 2 loops for the full marathon and then the run to the 5k turnaround point for an ultra.
We will be utilising the Dalham Kiln Route
This course begins with the Denham Flats, you then continue through to Ousden, past The Fox Pub on your right. You will then find a lovely long stretch of downhill for approx. a mile and a half taking in wide country roads with some light traffic, remember to run on the left. The downhill continues after the checkpoint into the picturesque village of Dalham you can look out for the Dalham Kiln on the left, as you turn right up a small lane towards woodland. You will go through some farm buildings and out onto another lovely stretch of views
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Those doing under a half marathon distance will travel along an out and back, being turned around required, making it a very social route.
The half marathon will be one loop, 2 loops for the full marathon and then the run to the 5k turnaround point for an ultra.
We will be utilising the Dalham Kiln Route
This course begins with the Denham Flats, you then continue through to Ousden, past The Fox Pub on your right. You will then find a lovely long stretch of downhill for approx. a mile and a half taking in wide country roads with some light traffic, remember to run on the left. The downhill continues after the checkpoint into the picturesque village of Dalham you can look out for the Dalham Kiln on the left, as you turn right up a small lane towards woodland. You will go through some farm buildings and out onto another lovely stretch of views
Undulating | Trail
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 a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race, if you choose the lucky dip finisher option (if available), you will choose from a selection of previous or finisher medal.
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 finisher option (if available), you will choose from a selection of previous or finisher medal.
Free parking
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
You will need to be at the venue around 30-45minutes before your start time which will give you enough time to collect your race number, receive the relevant race briefing and get ready to run.
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.
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.
- Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.
It's a seven-hour cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 5hour event if you start at 11am).
Organiser's description
R.I.O.T Run - Running is our Therapy
Come and join us at our exclusive venue at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
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!
This race offers you a number of distance choices - 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra
Those doing under a half marathon distance will travel along an out and back, being turned around required, making it a very social route.
The half marathon will be one loop, 2 loops for the full marathon and then the run to the 5k turnaround point for an ultra.
We will be utilising the Dalham Kiln Route
There will be an aid station of drinks and nibbles every 10k.
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 a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. Or if you choose the lucky dip finisher option (if available), you will choose from a selection of previous or finisher medal.
This course begins with the Denham Flats, you then continue through to Ousden, past The Fox Pub on your right. You will then find a lovely long stretch of downhill for approx. a mile and a half taking in wide country roads with some light traffic, remember to run on the left. The downhill continues after the checkpoint into the picturesque village of Dalham you can look out for the Dalham Kiln on the left, as you turn right up a small lane towards woodland. You will go through some farm buildings and out onto another lovely stretch of views
Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.
Come and join us at our exclusive venue at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
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!
This race offers you a number of distance choices - 5k, 10k, Half, Full or Ultra
Those doing under a half marathon distance will travel along an out and back, being turned around required, making it a very social route.
The half marathon will be one loop, 2 loops for the full marathon and then the run to the 5k turnaround point for an ultra.
We will be utilising the Dalham Kiln Route
There will be an aid station of drinks and nibbles every 10k.
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 a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. Or if you choose the lucky dip finisher option (if available), you will choose from a selection of previous or finisher medal.
This course begins with the Denham Flats, you then continue through to Ousden, past The Fox Pub on your right. You will then find a lovely long stretch of downhill for approx. a mile and a half taking in wide country roads with some light traffic, remember to run on the left. The downhill continues after the checkpoint into the picturesque village of Dalham you can look out for the Dalham Kiln on the left, as you turn right up a small lane towards woodland. You will go through some farm buildings and out onto another lovely stretch of views
Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.
Location
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX
IP29 5AX Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
RIOT - Running is our Therapy - 5k, 10k, half marathon, full or 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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