The Birthday Run

Sun, May 19, 2024, 9:00 am

Brandon Country Park, Brandon

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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.

5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more

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Sun, May 19, 2024

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Brandon, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Brandon Country Park, Bury Rd, Brandon IP27 0SU, UK

Start times

Sunday, May 19, 2024

5k: 9:00 AM10k: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMMarathon: 9:00 AMUltra: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Birthday Run

5km

£30 - £35

10k

10km

£30 - £35

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£30 - £35

Marathon

26.2mi

£30 - £35

Route information

In this 6-hour/4-hour event, you will run as much and as far as you want during the time. The easy-to-navigate 5.3k lap through the beautiful Thetford Forest means you can focus less on navigation and more on your running and completing as many laps as you can.

There are two waves for this event, meaning you have the choice to start at 9 am or 11 am. 9am starters will have a 6-hour time limit and 11am starters will have a 4-hour time limit.

Whether you are looking to run your 1st 10k, or your 50th Marathon, this multi-terrain, undulating course is ready for you and the brilliant Zig Zag Running team will cheer you all the way around.

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)
Chip-timed results

How to get there

Brandon Country Park, Bury Rd, Brandon IP27 0SU, UK

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By Car

Brandon Country Park is just South of Brandon, five minutes from the A11 at Elveden, less than 30 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, and under an hour from Norwich, Cambridge and Ipswich. Brandon Railway Station is 1.5miles (2.4km) away. Postcode for satnavs: IP27 0SU

Parking

Parking is available at this venue, though at an additional fee to your entry ticket.

By Train

Brandon Train Station is the closest train station to the start location. It would take roughly 30 minutes the walk from the station to Brandon Country 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.

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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.

Is there a minimum age I have to be to participate in The Birthday Run?

Yes, all participants must be 18 and over.

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.

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.