Schools Out Run - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon
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From Zig Zag Running
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate running experience at the Schools Out Run, taking place on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in the scenic Brandon Country Park, Suffolk. Organised by Zig Zag Running, this vibrant event marks the start of the school holidays and offers a range of race distances to suit every runner's ambition, including a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and even an Ultra Marathon.
Join fellow enthusiasts for a six-hour adventure through the heart of Thetford Forest, where you can run as much or as little as you desire. The multi-terrain course features a 5.3k lap of gravel footpaths and grassy areas, making it perfect for both first-time participants and seasoned runners. Whether you're pushing for a personal best or simply enjoying the experience, the Schools Out Run promises to be a fun and encouraging atmosphere. With ample support from aid stations and dedicated marshals, this event is designed to make your running dreams a reality. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the start of summer while staying active!
Join fellow enthusiasts for a six-hour adventure through the heart of Thetford Forest, where you can run as much or as little as you desire. The multi-terrain course features a 5.3k lap of gravel footpaths and grassy areas, making it perfect for both first-time participants and seasoned runners. Whether you're pushing for a personal best or simply enjoying the experience, the Schools Out Run promises to be a fun and encouraging atmosphere. With ample support from aid stations and dedicated marshals, this event is designed to make your running dreams a reality. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the start of summer while staying active!
Schools Out Run - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon
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lucy Prior
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
super lowkey, lovely + supportive staff, coffee and cake afterwards and a lovely soft/forest ground running surface. Great for a first half marathon!
Hey Lucy, glad you enjoyed our event, look forward to seeing you again soon
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Zig Zag Running
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.
Important note: Parking is chargeable for this venue and the entry price has been revised to reflect this
We will position a marshal in the Car Park to assist you with your parking and direct you onto Race Registration.
Important note: Parking is chargeable for this venue and the entry price has been revised to reflect this
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.
There will be a space for baggage to be left but these are left at your own risk and should not contain valuables. You are likely to be passing by your car each lap too, giving you an another option.
The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point where we will have our water/aid station.
Around 10 minutes before the start the Race director will call you all to the start line where you can remain socially distanced for the race briefing, then you will progress to the start line in your coral of up to 6 people to start the race.
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.
There will be a space for baggage to be left but these are left at your own risk and should not contain valuables. You are likely to be passing by your car each lap too, giving you an another option.
The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point where we will have our water/aid station.
Around 10 minutes before the start the Race director will call you all to the start line where you can remain socially distanced for the race briefing, then you will progress to the start line in your coral of up to 6 people to start the race.
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
Schools Out Run - the first weekend of the school holidays.
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 Find A Race 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 Find A Race 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
Country Park Entrance, Bury Road, Brandon, IP27 0, United Kingdom
Schools Out 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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