Great Barrow Challenge
Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 23 Jul 2026
Great Barrow Challenge : Day Two
The Great Barrow Challenge is a 10‑day series of individual race days hosted by Zig Zag Running at the Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. This entry is for Day Two and uses the Windmill route. Over the series participants can choose from a range of distances.
Available distances:
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
The event layout includes a Race HQ / Base Camp located at the start and lap point. A water and aid station will be available at base camp. Parking is included with entry. Bespoke medals are provided at the end of each race day. The event has gone cupless, so participants should bring their own bottles or cups for refilling.
Across the 10 days the organisers will use different routes. Other named routes in the series include Denham Flats (Day 1, 10 km out and back), Kirtling, Gallops, Dalham Kiln, Golding Hills, Chevington Chase, Mill Wind, Clover and Hargrave. Those choosing the 5k and 10k options will use Golding Hills on most days. Routes are subject to change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.