Valley of the Owls Run
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Event overview
Valley of the Owls Run is organised by Zig Zag Running at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The event offers multiple fixed-distance options and has a maximum field of 300 entrants. Entrants must be at least 18 years old. Parking is included in the entry price. A bespoke finisher medal is provided, with a separate "lucky dip" finisher medal option for some distances.
Course and race details
Distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half marathon
- Full marathon
- Ultra
The half marathon uses the Dalham Kiln route as a single loop. The full marathon is two loops of that half-marathon course. The 5k and 10k follow the Goldings Hills route. Races shorter than the half marathon run on out-and-back sections with a turnaround point. The ultra is described as running to the 5k turnaround point beyond the marathon loops.
There is a seven-hour event cut off. Aid stations with drinks and nibbles are placed approximately every 10 km. The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and lap point and includes the main water/aid station. The event has adopted a cupless policy, so participants should bring their own bottles or cups for refilling. Only bone conductor headphones are permitted. Transfer and lucky-dip medal options are offered under the organiser's stated terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
