Great Barrow Challenge Day 6 – Golding Hills
Take on Day 6 of the Great Barrow Challenge in Suffolk, with distances from 5K to ultra marathon on the undulating Golding Hills road route.
| Date | Tuesday 3rd August, 2027 |
|---|---|
| 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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Continue the Great Barrow Challenge with Day 6, 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 Suffolk countryside.
The day's route follows Golding Hills, an approximately 10.5K out and back course along rural roads. The entirely road-based route features undulating terrain and around 100 metres of climbing per full circuit, with rolling farmland providing an attractive backdrop. Half marathon runners complete two circuits, marathon participants tackle four, and ultra runners can extend their distance further. Those choosing the 5K follow a shorter route to a designated turnaround point.
With its welcoming atmosphere and flexible distance options, Day 6 offers another opportunity to explore the Suffolk countryside while working towards individual running goals. A central aid station at Suffolk Running Centre provides refreshments and encouragement between circuits, allowing longer-distance participants to refuel before heading out again. Whether completing a shorter run or tackling an ultra marathon challenge, runners can look forward to a supportive environment and a commemorative finisher's medal.
