Cambridge Ultramarathon Events

Come experience our new revamped Ambit weekend for 2018!

Our Midnight Marathon is a new addition for 2018. Entrants loved running through the forest in the dark at the Ambit in 2017, this event is perfect for those wanting to experience that for themselves without having to take on the 24-hour challenge.

Our Ambit 12 & 24 is a 12 & 24-hour challenge that can be tackled solo or in pairs. Its perfect for those wanting to experience the cool weekend but not wanting to do the full 24-hours.

When: From Thursday 28th June, 8am
Where: The Academy, Church farm, Church Road, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5AX

This was the first 10 in 10 multi-terrain ultramarathon event in the UK, with 10 ultramarathons in 10 days on offer. Runners can choose which ultramarathons to run, or can tackle all 10. The event is very flexible. Mixed terrain event in the heart of Suffolk.

Maps and routes etc will be given out on the day along with your race numbers.

We are just 8 miles from Bury St Edmunds and will try to give lifts back and forward to stations etc with enough notice and availability. The events start and finish at The Academy so transport is not required during your stay. There are 2 convenience stores in Barrow, and they're open 7am - 8pm Monday to Saturday.

Commencing Thursday 28th June to Saturday 7th July 2018.

Marathons commencing at 8am, except Monday 2nd July which starts at 10am.

EVENT
An 8am start for a 32 mile ultra Marathon along a well mapped, marked and marshalled course. Four Marathons, all registered with the 100 Marathon Club, will be run over the course of four days.

There are toilets and refreshments along the route and for those who complete their distance there is a medal waiting at the finish line, with a special medal for those completing all four ultra marathons. There will be access to sports massage (additional fee), medical team, ice baths and more as part of the fee. The meals served are tailored to the nutritional needs of Marathon runners.

FULL BOARD
The Full Board option covers the cost of four daily ultra marathons and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner along with accommodation.

The site provides showers, toilets, bar and communal areas along with phone charging facilities.