Zig Zag Running - Great Barrow Challenge - 10 events in 10 days
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Event overview
The Great Barrow Challenge is a series of ten events held over ten consecutive days at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The next race is scheduled for 23/07/2026. Entry covers all ten days and includes parking. The event is hosted by Zig Zag Running. Bespoke medals are handed out at the end of the race each day. The event is cupless; participants must provide their own bottles or cups for refilling.
Distances offered:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
Routes and logistics
Different routes are planned for each day. Day 1 is Denham Flats (10.55k route). Day 2 is Windmill (half route) with Goldings for 5k and 10k participants. Day 3 is Kirtling (full route), Windmill (half route), and Goldings for 5k and 10k participants. Day 4 is Gallops (full route) with Goldings for 5k and 10k participants. Day 5 is Dalham Kiln (half route) with Goldings for 5k and 10k participants. Day 6 is Golding Hills - 10 km out and back. Day 7 is Chevington Chase (half route) with Goldings for 5k and 10k participants. Day 8 is Mill Wind (half route) with Goldings for 5k and 10k participants. Day 9 is Clover (half route) with Goldings for 5k and 10k participants. Day 10 is Hargrave (half route) and Mount Barrow for 5k and 10k participants.
Routes are subject to change. The Race HQ / Base Camp is located at the start and lap point and will host a water/aid station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
