Zig Zag Running - Great Barrow Challenge

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 23 Jul 2026

Great Barrow Challenge Day 1, hosted by Zig Zag Running, kicks off at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds (IP29 5AX). This is the first day of a 10-day, individual endurance series offering 5k, 10k, half, full, or ultra distances, with your race at your pace. Day 1 features the Denham Flats route; subsequent days explore locations such as Windmill, Kirtling, Gallops, and Golding Hills, though routes may change.

Parking is included, and the Race HQ/Base Camp hosts the water/aid station. Medals are bespoke and awarded daily; the event is cupless, so participants should bring their own bottles. Up to 300 entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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