Zig Zag Challenge
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Back for another year but this time at High Lodge, Thetford Forest.
Come and join us at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF
At our Zig Zag Challenge, you will join like-minded runners doing different distances. Options include 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Heavy Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon.
There is a six-hour event cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 4hour event cut off if you start at 11am) .
The route encompasses a 5.km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest.
You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th, the location is pretty self-contained, making this an intimate event with us having exclusive use of the main area and have plenty of open space.
A heavy half marathon as standard will be 5 laps (but there is the option to change this on the day to 6 or 7). An ultra marathon as standard will be 9 laps (but there is the option to increase this, according to time available e.g. upto 12 laps)
This is a perfect event to challenge yourself to push on further or could be used as your long run for an upcoming Half marathon, full marathon or Ultra!
There will be a water, aid station located at the lap point so no stress of having to carry lots of food, water or equipment.
5k, 10k, Half Marathon , and 2 more
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Sun, Mar 21, 2027
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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
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 Zig Zag Challenge
5k
360min
£33 - £38
10k
360min
£33 - £38
Half Marathon
360min
£33 - £38
Marathon
360min
£33 - £38
5k
360min
£33 - £38
10k
360min
£33 - £38
Half Marathon
360min
£33 - £38
Marathon
360min
£33 - £38
Route information
Elevation Relatively flat
Terrain: Woodland Paths
Route Type: Loop
This course through the forest mainly follows an undulating pathway or gravel and grass tracks. 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.
In this 6-hour event (if 9am start is selected), participants will run as far, or as little, as they want around a 5.3k lapped route through the stunning surroundings of Thetford Forest.
They will make their way through beautiful expansive fields and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding woodlands.
This easy-to-navigate route through the grounds means runners will be able focus solely on more on their pace and completing as many laps as they can.
Runners will have the choice to run the entire 6 hours, rest between laps at the aid station, or to finish their race before the 3pm end. This race is in complete control of the individual, so remember to take it at your own pace.
With small inclines rather than hills, this course is primarily flat and mainly follows an undulating pathway. 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.
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!
What's included
- Medal (Lucky-Dip or Event Medal)
- Coffee and Cake for all finishers
- Event marshals
- Water/aid stations
- Bag drop
- Parking (small fee)
- Chip-timed results
How to get there
Brandon Country Park, Bury Rd, Brandon IP27 0SU, UK
Get full directionsParking
Extensive parking is available on site. A parking code will be issued on the day for event parking at a subsidised rate.
By Car
Find us off the B1107 between Brandon and Thetford, just off the A11.
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
08:50 Runners called to the start line for wave 1
09:00 Zig Zag challenge wave #1 starts
10:50 Runners called to the start line for wave 2
11:00 Zig Zag challenge wave #2 starts
15:00 Event ends
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 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.
Wave Start Times
You can choose the wave start time you would like when booking. If you start at 9 am you will have 6 hours. If starting at 11 am you will have 4 hours.
Cupless Event
Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.
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