Great Barrow Challenge Day 10 – Hargrave Half & Mount Barrow
Finish the Great Barrow Challenge in Suffolk with distances from 5K to ultra marathon on scenic, undulating country roads following the Hargrave Half and Mount Barrow routes.
| Date | Saturday 7th August, 2027 |
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| Distance | Marathon + other events: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Ultra |
| Terrain | Road |
| Course Profile | Rolling |
| Location | Suffolk Running Centre |
| Town/City | Bury St Edmunds |
| Area | Suffolk |
| Start postcode | IP29 5AX |
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Bring the Great Barrow Challenge to a rewarding conclusion with Day 10, a friendly multi-distance running event organised by Zig Zag Running at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds. As the final event in a series of ten consecutive days of running, participants can choose from 5K and 10K to half marathon, marathon and ultra marathon. Whether joining for the final day or completing the entire series, runners can enjoy a memorable countryside challenge and celebrate their achievements.
The day's routes explore the attractive Suffolk countryside along quiet rural roads, passing rolling farmland and picturesque villages. Half marathon and longer-distance runners follow the Hargrave Half route, an approximately 21.3K circular course featuring 183 metres of climbing. Marathon participants complete two circuits, while ultra runners extend their distance with an additional section. The 5K and 10K options use the Mount Barrow route, an out and back course with a mixture of climbs and descents.
With its welcoming atmosphere and sense of celebration, Day 10 offers a fitting finale to the Great Barrow Challenge. A central aid station at Suffolk Running Centre provides refreshments and encouragement, allowing runners to refuel before heading out for further circuits. Whether completing a shorter distance, tackling an ultra marathon or reaching the end of an ambitious ten-day endurance challenge, participants can look forward to a supportive environment, a rewarding finish and a commemorative medal.
