St Patrick's Day Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon
ZZ
From Zig Zag Running
4.8 ·
2 reviews
Sunday 17th March 2024
Past event
09:00
Peterborough
£32.00–£35.00 · 2 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the St Patrick's Day Challenge, hosted by Zig Zag Running! Taking place on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, at the stunning Ferry Meadows Country Park in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, this exciting event offers a variety of race distances to suit every runner. Choose from a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or even an Ultra Marathon, all set within one of the region's largest and most scenic country parks.
Whether you're aiming to complete your first official distance or seeking to conquer a personal best, the St Patrick's Day Challenge is designed to inspire runners of all levels. With a unique format that allows participants to run as far as they can within a 6-hour window (or 4 hours, depending on your start time), you can take on the 5.3k multi-terrain lap at your own pace. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Nene Park while experiencing the camaraderie of fellow runners. Plus, with aid stations available every lap, you can focus on your performance without the stress of navigation or complicated logistics. Don't forget, parking is chargeable at the park, so plan ahead! Join us for a fantastic day of
Whether you're aiming to complete your first official distance or seeking to conquer a personal best, the St Patrick's Day Challenge is designed to inspire runners of all levels. With a unique format that allows participants to run as far as they can within a 6-hour window (or 4 hours, depending on your start time), you can take on the 5.3k multi-terrain lap at your own pace. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Nene Park while experiencing the camaraderie of fellow runners. Plus, with aid stations available every lap, you can focus on your performance without the stress of navigation or complicated logistics. Don't forget, parking is chargeable at the park, so plan ahead! Join us for a fantastic day of
St Patrick's Day Challenge - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Ultra Marathon
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4.82 reviews
EM
Emily Marsh
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Fantastic!!
EM
Emily Marsh
Verified entrant
This reviewer is a verified Find a Race user who purchased a place at this event.
Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Exceptionally well organised, super friendly organisers and the best stocked aid table I’ve ever encountered.
Races
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Individual Entry - Bespoke Medal
Entries closed£35.00
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Individual Entry - Lucky Dip Medal
Entries closed£32.00
Event information
The route consists of country park footpaths and grass areas. A small section of the course is within a woodland area. 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 Ferry Meadows
Parking stations are located near the toilet block
Parking stations are located near the toilet block
Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Ferry Meadows lies three miles west of Peterborough and just two miles east of the A1. On all major routes into the city, look for and follow the brown tourist attraction signs for NENE PARK or the country park symbol. Ferry Meadows is signed on Oundle Road (A605).
If using navigation, we recommend entering "Ham Lane, Peterborough" or the postcode PE2 5UU
If using navigation, we recommend entering "Ham Lane, Peterborough" or the postcode PE2 5UU
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.
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.
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
Everything you need to know about your race day
Organiser's description
St Patrick's Day Challenge
LOCATION: Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Ferry Meadows is one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough City Centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year.
St Patricks Day Challenge is a 6 hour event (if you a 9am start) or a 4 hour event (if you 11am start), 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.
Please note Parking is chargeable at the park.
On entering, you will receive an email with the link to the race briefing pack giving you all the instructions you need for race day
LOCATION: Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
Ferry Meadows is one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough City Centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year.
St Patricks Day Challenge is a 6 hour event (if you a 9am start) or a 4 hour event (if you 11am start), 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.
Please note Parking is chargeable at the park.
On entering, you will receive an email with the link to the race briefing pack giving you all the instructions you need for race day
Location
Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU, United Kingdom
St Patrick's Day Challenge - 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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