The Easter Challenge

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£30 - £35
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5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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9:00am Fri 29th Mar 2024
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Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom
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4.8
(38 Reviews)
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Where and when
Location
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
Start times
9:00am Fri 29th Mar 2024
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 Easter Challenge
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
The course will be utilising the Denham Flats route (road route) which is a 6.55 mile out and back sociable loop. On this course you leave the centre and go out through the Barrow Village towards Denham. At around 3km you will see Ely Cathedral in the distance. You will also get the chance to run past the deer farm.
This is a super easy course to navigate, it is however important to note the tricky crossing near the corner by the shops due to parked cars.
You will have 6 hours to complete as many laps as you can, and if you're lucky maybe a little bit more because if you leave the base camp before 5:59:59, you can complete one more lap!
But don't be alarmed by this long time limit, this event is for runners of all abilities. This could be a great opportunity to run your first 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or even Ultra Marathon. You can run as few or as many laps as you wish, resting between laps or pushing yourself through the whole 6 hours.
For those more experienced athletes looking to really push themselves, this is a brilliant opportunity to run a long distance with no other complications, no navigation, no kit required and with feed stations every lap.
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.
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
Train
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 at the Suffolk Running Centre.
Event day logistics
08:50 Runners to start line for wave 1
09:00 Wave 1 starts
10:50 Runners to start line for wave 2
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.
It's a six hour event, 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.
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.
Lucky Dip Medal
The lucky dip medal 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
Will there be a bag drop at The Easter Challenge?
There will be a space for baggage to be left but this is left at your own risk and should not contain valuables.
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Do I need trail running shoes for The Easter 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.
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Will there be an aid station at The Easter 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 course.
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Will there be parking at The Easter Challenge?
Yes, there will be free parking available at the Running Centre.
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Reviews
4.8
38 reviews
fudge
Star
4.7
Did the race in 2023
Excellent event, supportive marshalls, fab medals and superb cake!
emma
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
I am a walker not a runner but I signed up for the half marathon. I was made to feel very welcome. No one knows what your challenge is and there was no pressure to finish in a set time. The after event cakes are amazing. Somehow I missed the sweets and treats!!I would be prepared to signed up again!
phillip
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Had a wonderful day , Zig Zag done a great job as always from start to finish well looked after, thanks again Zig Zag and team looking forward to the next one .
robyn
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
My first event so was feeling a tad nervous but everyone was super helpful/friendly. Well organised, well attended and some fab treats for when we had finished our run. Thank you, we'll definitely be back.
catherine
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Finishers Easter Egg was a nice surprise.
lisa
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Only signed up two days before Quick and easy sign up. I am a runner and my partner walks so it was lovely we could both participate in the same even. Emma walked her first official half marathon and I did the ultra. Liked the fact that I could change to a shorter distance if not feeling it on the day Friendly team RD and marshals and we were spoilt at the end with Tassimo drinks and gorgeous cakes and an Eater Egg and of course a medal Thank you will be promoting ZigZag at running club and the local Parkrun
hayley
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Good course, nice people, will be back!!
mark
Star
4.0
Did the race in 2023
All good apart from the toilet / shower facilities.The water appeared to be turned off and some of the mens toilets were in a bad state.Maybe there were other facilities on site ?I'll still give good marks though as I enjoyed the event, lovely weather and cake !
kirsty
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
Really friendly welcoming event for all abilities. I will be back.
iya
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2023
My 2nd year of Easter run with Zigzag. They are excellent organiser. Always friendly and welcomed atmosphere. A cake at the finish line is pleasant bonus.
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