St Patricks Day Challenge

Name: St Patricks Day Challenge
Start: 2024-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-03-17T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Ferry Meadows in Nene Park, Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Ln, Peterborough PE2 5UU, UK
Rating: 4.6

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£30 - £35

About

Put yourself to the test at the St Patricks Day Challenge. Run as much or as little as you wish, and complete a 5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Marathon, or Ultra in either the 6-hour or 4-hour event. Come to celebrate St Patricks Day and earn your fantastic finisher's medal.

Ultra, Marathon , Half Marathon, and 2 more

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9:00am Sun 17th Mar 2024

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

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4.6
(41 Reviews)

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Where and when

Location

Ferry Meadows in Nene Park, Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Ln, Peterborough PE2 5UU, UK

Start times

9:00am Sun 17th Mar 2024

Ultra:

9:00am |

Marathon :

9:00am |

Half Marathon:

9:00am |

10k:

9:00am |

5k:

9:00am

Event summary

Here are the distances available for St Patricks Day Challenge

Ultra

360min

£30 - £35

Marathon

26.2mi

£30 - £35

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£30 - £35

10k

10km

£30 - £35

Route information

Terrain: Trail / Gravel paths

Ferry Meadows is one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough City Centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year.

The St Patricks Day Challenge is a 6 hour event (if you a 9am start) or a 4 hour event (if you 11am start), run as far as you can during the six hours and a little bit more if you're lucky, as long as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap, the route will be a 5.3k lap throughout the forest consisting of gravel footpaths and some grass areas - a multi-terrain course.

You can run as much or little as you want to, you can rest between laps if you like and head out for some more.

What's included

Medal (Lucky-Dip Medal or Event Medal)
Coffee and Cake for all finishers
Event marshals
Water/aid stations
Chip-timed results

How to get there

Ferry Meadows in Nene Park, Ferry Meadows Country Park, Ham Ln, Peterborough PE2 5UU, UK

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By Car

Ferry Meadows lies three miles west of Peterborough and just two miles east of the A1. On all major routes into the city, look for and follow the brown tourist attraction signs for NENE PARK or the country park symbol. Ferry Meadows is signed on Oundle Road (A605).

If using navigation, it is recommended entering "Ham Lane, Peterborough" or the postcode PE2 5UU.

Event day logistics

09:00 Wave 1 starts

11:00 Wave 2 starts

15:00 Event ends

Waves

Participants have the choice to start their race at 9am or 11am. Please note that both waves will end at 3 pm, meaning those in the second wave will have a shorter time limit than those in the first wave.

Race packs

You must collect your race pack from the registration area. To find the registration area look out for the main toilet block. To the left of the block, you will see the race arch and gazebos. You will also see a sign for race registration.

Age Requirements

Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to take part.

Cut-off time

There will be a cut-off time of 6:00:00 as you are leaving the Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap.

Race Briefing

Around 10 minutes before the race director will call you all to the start line for the mass start.

Aid stations

There will be an aid station every 5.3k lap.

Cupless Event

Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.

Bag Drop

You will pass near the car park each lap so it is suggested personal baggage is left in cars

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FAQs

Will there be an aid station at the St Patricks Day Challenge?

Yes there will be an aid station supplying water and sugary snacks. It will be at the event Base Camp situated at the lap point of the 5.3k course.

Do I need trail running shoes for the St Patricks Day Challenge?

Normal running trainers should be plenty for this event. If there has been wet weather trail shoes may be helpful, but running trainers should still be fine.

Will there be a bag drop at the St Patricks Day Challenge?

There will be a space to leave your bags, please note that it is left at your own risk, please do not leave valuables in your bag.

Reviews

4.6

41 reviews

chris

5.0

Did the race in 2023

This was a really fun event. I've run two Zig Zag races now and I love the atmosphere - everyone is so friendly and there's so much support from the organisers as well as other competitors. The courses are well thought out and honestly, I can't think of a better way if getting into local running events.

3.0

Did the race in 2023

Someone moving the sign really spoilt this one for me. Many of us ended up running almost another mile. Not the organisers' fault, I suppose.

matt

4.0

Did the race in 2023

I have taken part in organised runs many times over the years from the London Marathon to great eastern runs. We were sent the information for start and registration and were toldThe incorrect place so we were nearly late to our start time having to run to the actual registration tableAll the courses I’ve done before have been open to the runners only with the general public not being able to walk around. The only really negative part of this race was the GP not moving out of the way, families in the pathways and course and some with dogs off leads which really impacted runners having to dodge out of the way. When you are paying for a race it should be marshalled a little better and have the course taped off for the runners

julie

5.0

Did the race in 2023

A beautiful place to run despite many laps I still didn’t tire of the scenery! Super friendly runners and marshals and an amazing medal & post massage 😊

catherine

5.0

Did the race in 2023

Really enjoyable day. Zig Zag hold great events. Recommend them to all runners.

catherine

5.0

Did the race in 2023

Great day out. Recommend Zig Zag to any runner.

richard

5.0

Did the race in 2023

This was the first time doing anything like this the atmosphere was brilliant and great surport from all the team and marshal's and I achieved my first marathon really nice medal the wedge of cake was amazing

richard

5.0

Did the race in 2023

tomas

5.0

Did the race in 2023

Overall great experience!

amber

5.0

Did the race in 2023

I had a fantastic time. I wasn't sure about loop races, I am used to full circuit or partial out/back. This was my first marathon and my first loop race. It was a 5.3K loop and I completed 8 loops for a marathon. Would absolutely recommend this style and ZigZag running.

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