Great Barrow Challenge Day 5 – Dalham Kiln
Take on Day 5 of the Great Barrow Challenge in Suffolk, with distances from 5K to ultra marathon on the scenic Dalham Kiln route through rolling countryside
| Date | Monday 2nd August, 2027 |
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| Distance | Marathon + other events: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Ultra |
| Terrain | Mixed Terrain |
| Course Profile | Rolling |
| Location | Suffolk Running Centre |
| Town/City | Bury St Edmunds |
| Area | Suffolk |
| Start postcode | IP29 5AX |
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Continue the Great Barrow Challenge with Day 5, a friendly multi-distance running event organised by Zig Zag Running at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds. Part of a series of ten consecutive days of running, the event offers distances from 5K and 10K to half marathon, marathon and ultra marathon. Whether entering for a single day or taking on the entire series, participants can enjoy a rewarding challenge through the attractive Suffolk countryside.
The day's main route follows Dalham Kiln, an approximately 21.4K circular course combining quiet country roads with sections of rural trail. With around 88% of the route on road and 12% on trail, runners can expect varied surfaces and undulating terrain, including approximately 191 metres of climbing per circuit. Half marathon runners complete one lap, marathon participants tackle two, and ultra runners extend their distance with an additional out and back section. Those choosing 5K or 10K follow shorter routes to designated turnaround points.
With its welcoming atmosphere and choice of distances, Day 5 provides another opportunity to explore the Suffolk countryside while working towards individual running goals. A central aid station at Suffolk Running Centre offers refreshments and encouragement between circuits, while the lap format allows longer-distance participants to refuel before heading out again. Whether completing a shorter run or pushing beyond marathon distance, runners can look forward to a supportive environment and a commemorative finisher's medal.
