Zig Zag Running - Great Barrow Challenge Day 9

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom • 1 Aug 2025

The Great Barrow Challenge Day 9, hosted by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. This event is part of a 10-day running challenge offering individual day entries with various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. Day 9 features the Clover Half Route, one of several unique courses throughout the series.

Participants enjoy a supportive atmosphere with a base camp providing water and aid stations. Parking is included, and runners receive bespoke medals daily. The event encourages sustainability by being cupless, so participants should bring their own hydration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Full Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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