The Valley of the Owls Run

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Take in the fabulous scenery of The Valley of Owls in Suffolk as you run in the 7-hour cut-off race. Run a 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon, or Ultra around this magnificent course. All abilities are welcome, so sign up today for your next challenge.

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

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Sun, Jun 6, 2027

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Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location
Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
Start times
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 Valley of the Owls Run
5k
5 km
£30 - £32
10k
10 km
£30 - £32
Half Marathon
13.1 mi
£29 - £36
Marathon
26.2 mi
£33 - £38

Route information

We will be utilising the Dalham Kiln route which is a Half marathon Loop
Those doing the 5k and 10k will be doing the Denham Flats Route
Route description - Dalham Kiln
 21.4 km (13.3 mi) · loop from the campsite · 88% road / 12% trail · 191 m of climb · high 123 m / low 49 m.
Route description - Denham Flats
10.4 km (6.5 mi) · out-and-back from the campsite · 100% road · just 22 m of climb · high 107 m / low 89 m.
Comfortably the flattest route out from the Suffolk Running Centre. You head out on quiet lanes to a turnaround at around 5.2 km, then retrace your steps home. There's the gentlest of rises on the way out — barely noticeable, spread over the whole leg — which means it tips very slightly downhill on the way back. No hills, no surprises, no gradient to fight.

What's included

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

How to get there

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Rd, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29, UK, UK
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Parking
Parking is included in your entry price.

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Event day logistics

08:50 Runners called to the start line
09:00 Mass start
16:00 Event ends
Cut-Off
It's a seven-hour cut-off, finishing at 16:00.
Race Packs
Race bibs will be collected on the day from registration.
Age Requirements
All entrants must be 18 and older to enter the event.
Water/Aid Station
There will be an aid station of drinks and nibbles every 10k. 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
It is advised that runners leave their baggage in their cars.
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.

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Zig Zag Running
Since 2000, Zoe of Zig Zag Running started running, starting from scratch with the feat of trying to get to complete a 5k, taking the couch to 5k training plan. It just didn't stop there, over the years pushing herself, this self motivation eventually evolved into marathon running. Zoe has completed Marathons, Ultra Marathons, 5 Marathons in 5 Days, 52 marathons in 52 weeks, 10 marathons in 10 days, 100 marathons in 100 weeks, a 50k & a 50 mile Ultra marathon, with her target next of completing a 100 mile race. ​ Stephens background is in Hypnosis, therapy, sports coaching and Entertainment. ​ During this time we have both gained valuable experience in what it takes to organise a good marathon, we have also both met and made friends with some wonderful people who are such fun to be around, with useful advice, assistance and encouragement throughout the country and even in other corners of the world Our mission is to give our runners the best experience and encourage others to achieve their goals and dreams and to also impart the ideals of good sportsmanship, community and health.
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