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Run with Zig Zag on their 3rd Birthday and celebrate with fun 6 hour run, if you select 9am start. This event will follow the Mount Barrow road route and is perfect for every level of runner. Come to make unforgettable experiences or for your medal.
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5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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9:00am Sat 13th May 2023
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Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom
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4.8
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Where and when
Location
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
Start times
9:00am Sat 13th May 2023
5k:
9:00am |
10k:
9:00am |
Half Marathon:
9:00am |
Marathon:
9:00am |
Ultra:
9:00am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for The Birthday Run
5k
Distance
5km
£30 - £35
10k
Distance
10km
£30 - £35
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£30 - £35
Marathon
Distance
26.2mi
£30 - £35
Route information
Terrain: Road
Route Type: 6.55 mile Out-and-Back
The Mount Barrow route is a lap starting and finishing at Suffolk Running Centre and has next to no navigation or kit required. You'll have fantastic view across Suffolk.
Whether you are looking to run your 1st 10k, or your 50th Marathon, the brilliant Zig Zag Running team will cheer you all the way around. This event is ideal for those looking to achieve marathon distance, or even wanting to push a little further to a possible ultra.
Each lap there will be an aid station stocked full of cold drinks and nibbles. Take a break at the aid station after each lap if you like, you can run as much or as little as you fancy on the day. So long as you leave base camp before the 6 hours is up (before 5:59:59) you've still got time for one more lap.
What's included
  • Medal(Lucky-Dip or Event Medal)
  • Coffee and Cake for all finishers
  • Event marshals
  • Water/aid stations
  • Bag drop area (not secure)
  • Free Parking
  • Chip-timed results
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How to get there
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
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Parking
There will be free parking available on site. Please use the postcode IP29 5AX to find where to park.
Event day logistics
08:50 Runners to start line
09:00 Wave 1 starts
11:00 Wave 2 starts
15:00 Event ends
Waves
Participants have the choice to start their race at 9 am or 11 am. 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
Race bibs will be collected on the day from registration.
Age Restrictions
All entrants must be 18 and older to enter the event.
Water/Aid Station
There will be a water/aid station at Race HQ, which will be situated at the start and lap point of the route.
Bag Drop
There will be a space for runners to leave their bags and belongings, however they are left at your own risk and should not contain valuables. It is advised by the organiser to leave your belongings in your car, keeping valuables out of sight.
Lucky Dip Medal
The lucky dip medal (where available as an option) gives runners a chance of receiving a previous Zig Zag Events medal for a slightly reduced cost. This can be chosen when registering and ensures a little surprise on event day.
Cupless Event
Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.
FAQs
What qualifies me to run as an affiliated candidate at The Birthday Run?
Participants must be affiliated with a EA/UKA club and have an EA/UKA number to qualify as an affiliated candidate.
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Is there a minimum age I have to be to participate in The Birthday Run?
Yes, all participants must be 18 and over.
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Is The Birthday Run route difficult to navigate?
No, the Mount Barrow route is lapped and requires little to no navigation.
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How late can I start my last lap of The Birthday Run?
You can start your last lap as late as you like under the 6 hour limit. The last time to leave base came for a final lap will be at hour 5:59:59.
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Do I need to run for the entire 6 hours of The Birthday Run?
Not at all! You can run as much or as little as you like. You can even take a rest at the aid station after every lap for a while before heading out for more.
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Reviews
4.8
24 reviews
ambika
Star
4.7
Did the race in 2023
excellent team
joanne
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Well organised. Friendly group. Amazing aid station.
claire
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Great atmosphere, even for those of us that are new to all this.
stephen
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Great experience I will do this again.
stephen
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Great experience will do it again.
matthew
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
2nd ever half marathon event and loved it! Lovely people involved in running it who remained bubbly throughout despite the not so great weather.
hayley
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
Cake was spot on
dean
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5.0
Did the race in 2023
I really enjoyed it , it’s was brutal “lol “ and would and have recommended it to my friends and hopefully we can all do it together..!! Thanks everyone involved..loved it
jamie
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4.0
Did the race in 2023
It was a very undulating course but it had good atmosphere and friendly fellow runners.
owen
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
brandon has a couple nice hills
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