ZigZag - 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, IP29 5AX. This event is part of a 10-day series offering individual day entries with multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. Day 9 features the Clover Half Route, an undulating and hilly trail course.

Participants enjoy a well-organized race with parking included, a base camp with water and aid stations, and bespoke medals awarded daily. The event promotes a cupless policy, encouraging runners to bring their own hydration. The challenge caters to all paces and distances. 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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