Great Barrow Challenge
Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 23 Jul 2026
Great Barrow Challenge
The Great Barrow Challenge is a ten day running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5AX. Entry covers all ten days and allows participants to select from multiple distance options.
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
Across the ten days the event uses different routes. Examples include Day 1 Denham Flats (10.55k), Day 2 Windmill (half route) with Goldings for 5k and 10k participants, Day 3 Kirtling (full route) with Windmill and Goldings options, Day 4 Gallops, Day 5 Dalham Kiln, Day 6 Golding Hills 10 km out and back, Day 7 Chevington Chase, Day 8 Mill Wind, Day 9 Clover and Day 10 Hargrave with Mount Barrow for 5k and 10k participants. Routes are subject to change.
Race HQ or base camp is located at the start and lap point and includes a water and aid station. Parking is included in the entry price. Bespoke medals designed for the event are issued at the end of the race each day.
The event operates without disposable cups so participants are expected to bring their own bottles or cups for refilling. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.