2 races
Event overview
Brandon Country Park is in the very heart of the beautiful Thetford Forest.
There is a 6-hour event starting at 9am or a 4-hour event starting at 11am. Run as far as you can during the time, plus a little bit more if you're lucky. As long as you leave Base Camp by 5:59:59 you get to run another lap! Rest between laps then head out for more.
The 5.3K lap through the forest consists of gravel footpaths and some grassy areas - so a true multi-terrain course.
You may be completing your first official 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even Ultra Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th event!
With next to no navigation, no special kit requirements, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics - this is ideal for going further than ever before.
There will be a bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. Or if you choose the 'green' lucky dip option, you will choose from a selection of previous medals.
Event photos
- All fitness levels
- Dogs allowed
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Teams
Team discount
A team discount may be available depending on numbers - simply get in touch for details.
Dogs
Dogs on leads are usually allowed at the venue, but they are not allowed to run with you.
Shoe type
The suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential.
Fancy dress
With Christmas looming, fancy dress is welcomed but is not compulsory.
- Bag storage
- Paid parking
- Park
- Toilets
Event HQ
Brandon Country Park
Bury Road
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0SU
UK
There will be a marshal in the Car Park to assist you with your parking and direct you then onto the Race Registration. You will then proceed to the Race Registration area to collect your bib numbers.
By rail
Brandon Railway Station is 1.5miles (2.4km) away.
Centre Parcs
It is also just under 4 miles from Centre Parcs if you were thinking of making this race part of your break away.
- Bring your own cup
This event is taking steps to be more sustainable:
Cupless
Runners can buy a reuseable cup at the event.
Car share
Car sharing is actively encouraged.
Medals
Runners often have the choice between a bespoke medal for this event specifically, or a 'lucky dip medal' which is a scheme to help use up medals from other races to prevent them going to landfill.
Great run for first ultra. It was just about perfect setup for my first ultra. The fact you could stop and refuel after each lap was just what I needed. The organisers and marshals made you feel very welcome and gave lots of encouragement. Jon Brooker
Well organised, friendly and a very welcome cup of tea and great selection of cakes after! Anne Schumann
Wet, windy, cold but fun. The cake and tea was very welcome at the end. I’ll be back next year. Jon Gamble
They're always well organised and they are all so friendly and supportive Also, they provide great snacks. The medals are gorgeous. Shelby Smith
This event surpassed my expectations- from the initial booking, the run brief, the event itself and then the post run catering - everything was excellent. James Thomson