Great Barrow Challenge

JUL
29
2027
A 10 day running series at Suffolk Running Centre from 23 July 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with daily bespoke medals and parking included.
Thu 29 Jul 2027
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Great Barrow Challenge

The Great Barrow Challenge is a 10 day running series organised by Zig Zag Running at the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. The event runs across ten consecutive days with a single entry covering all ten days. The next scheduled race date is 23 July 2026.

Distances available include:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon
  • Full Marathon
  • Ultra Marathon

Across the ten days organisers will use different routes. Examples listed for each day include Denham Flats (around 10.55k), Windmill, Kirtling, Gallops, Dalham Kiln, Golding Hills (10km out and back), Chevington Chase, Mill Wind, Clover, Hargrave and Mount Barrow. Routes are subject to change.

Race HQ or Base Camp is located at the start and lap point and will host the water and aid station. Parking is included in the entry price. The event operates a cupless policy so participants should bring their own bottles or cups for refilling. Bespoke medals have been designed and are given at the end of each race day.

Entry options listed include a price range from £100 to £350 and several specific offers such as bespoke medal and lucky dip medal packages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Ultra Marathon

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