The Great Barrow Challenge invites runners to experience 10 days of diverse routes across Suffolk, offering an array of distances from 5 kilometers to ultra marathons. Each day presents unique terrain and challenges, with Day Six focusing on the Golding Hills route. Located at Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, this event offers a variety of landscapes that cater to all levels of runners. The venue is equipped with ample parking included in your entry fee, ensuring easy access for participants. Race HQ serves as both the start and finish line, complete with water stations along the way. Each day features its own distinctive course: - Day 1: Denham Flats offers a scenic out-and-back route. - Days 2 to 5 cover Windmill, Kirtling, Gallops, and Dalham Kiln respectively, each presenting different challenges from flat terrain to rolling hills. - On the Golding Hills day (Day Six), runners will encounter undulating trails that test endurance and stamina. - For those looking for shorter distances, Days Seven through Ten feature half routes at Chevington Chase, Mill Wind, Clover, and Hargrave. Participants can look forward to receiving a bespoke medal upon completion of each race. The event promotes sustainability by encouraging runners to bring their own bottles or cups for hydration stations throughout the course. The Great Barrow Challenge promises an immersive experience with stunning scenery and varied terrain, providing both novice and seasoned runners opportunities to explore Suffolk's rich landscapes over 10 days. Join us at Suffolk Running Centre as we celebrate running in all its forms.
Races Offered
Affiliated - Bespoke Event Medal
Jul 28, 2026
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£33.00
Affiliated - Lucky dip Medal
Jul 28, 2026
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£30.00
Unattached - Bespoke Event Medal
Jul 28, 2026
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£35.00
Unattached - Lucky dip Medal
Jul 28, 2026
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Unattached - Lucky dip Medal
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£32.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in West Suffolk.
thermostatTemperature
13.1° / 21.5°
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11.0° / 19.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 57m
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Avg rainfall
3.0 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
14.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Moderate
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.6)
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Humidity
73.6%
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Sunrise
04:56
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Sunset
21:08
About West Suffolk
Learn more about the host city, West Suffolk.
West Suffolk may refer to the following places in Suffolk, England:West Suffolk (county), a county until 1974
West Suffolk District, a local government district established in 2019
West Suffolk (constituency), an electoral district created in 1997
Western Suffolk, a unitary authority due to be formed in 2028
West Suffolk College, a college in Bury St Edmunds
the western part of Suffolk
