Great Barrow Challenge Day 1 - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

We haven't been able to confirm this year's date. We'll update you if it's announced.

Choose your distance

Marathon

Distance

42.2km

Terrain

Mixed

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Join the Great Barrow Challenge on July 23, 2026, in Bury St Edmunds! Choose from 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or Ultra Marathon. Race your way!

Denham Flats route on Day 1
Lap-based course at Suffolk Running Centre
Different routes each day of the series

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds

Finish

Suffolk Running Centre, Church Road, Bury St Edmunds

Good to know

What to bring

Own cup or bottle (cupless event)

What you get

Chip timing

Parking included

Bespoke medal

Finisher medalYou will receive a bespoke medal designed for the event. There is also a 'Lucky Dip Medal' option at a lower price.

Food after the finishYes, the organiser mentions copious amounts of cake and a hot drink for all runners.

On the day

Toilets

Merchandise

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · FreeYes, parking is included in your entry price at the Suffolk Running Centre.

Aid stations · 1Water/aid station at Race HQ/Base Camp

Water on course · 1Yes, the event has gone cupless. Please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling at water stations.

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fee is non-refundable. Transfer options available.

TransfersYes, you can transfer to another event for free if there are 7+ working days until the event. For less than 7 days but more than 2 days, a £10 fee applies. Less than 48 hours, you can run virtually within 3 months.

DeferralsEntry automatically rolled over to next year if event cancelled.

If the race is cancelledIf event is cancelled due to circumstances outside of control, no refunds; entry automatically rolled over to next year.

Bad weatherIn case of cancellation due to extreme weather or instruction from Emergency Services, entry will be rolled over to the following year.

Minimum ageParticipants must be aged 18 or older on race day.

Other questions

Day 1 route is Denham Flats. Each day of the 10-day series has a different route.

Yes, UK Athletics (UKA), Association of Running Clubs (ARC), and Trail Running Association (TRA) members save £2.00.

Entry fee

Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.

Status unclear

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

Provisional date, around Jul 22

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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