Zig Zag's Running Challenges
Friendly, inclusive running events in the East of England, from 5K to ultras, with flexible formats, great community vibes and a relaxed atmosphere that welcomes every runner - with top reviews too!
- Sat 21 Mar
- £27-£38
Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K
Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 29 Mar
- £33-£38
Zig Zag Challenge
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Fri 3 Apr
- £33-£38
Easter Challenge
Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event at Suffolk Running Centre on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 12 Apr
- £27-£38
Haughley Festival of Running
Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 19 Apr
- £27-£38
The Roman Ramble
A relaxed, lap-based trail run through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 26 Apr
- £27-£38
The Other Run
On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Use this event to earn your Virtual London Marathon medal and a Zig Zag medal too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 10 May
- £29-£38
Zig Zag Marathon and Half
Come and join in at this exclusive venue! The marathon takes on the officially measured Kirtling Road route and the half marathon follows the Windmill route. Both are undulating and very scenic.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 17 May
- £27-£38
The Birthday Run
Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
- 5K run
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- £33-£165
Farmmageddon
Can you survive Farmmageddon? You have 32 hours to complete 100 miles over a fantastic 5.3K loop through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm. 24-hour or shorter distance options too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run 2
- + 2 more races
- Sun 31 May
- £27-£38
Circuit Du Sore Legs
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 7 Jun
- £27-£38
Valley of the Owls Run
This routes takes in the village of Ousden which is known as the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 27 Jun
- £27-£38
Cock-a-doodle Dawdle
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Sun 5 Jul
- £33-£38
Summer Ready Run
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 12 Jul
- £27-£38
Norfolk Festival of Running
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug
- £300-£350
Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
- 10 days trail running
- Sat 22 Aug
- £27-£38
The Lucky Clover
Your race, your pace, your distance! Choose your ideal distance then explore the Clover Half route or Goldling Hills on a multi-terrain loop with aid station each loop and bespoke medal too.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 6 Sep
- £27-£38
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Multi-terrain run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sat 19 Sep
- £27-£38
The Lucky Horseshoe
Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 27 Sep
- £27-£38
The Wensum Way Trail
Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over the distance of your choice. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon
- + 1 more race
- Sun 25 Oct
- £33-£38
Pumpkin Plod
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 8 Nov
- £33-£38
Remembrance Run
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 28 Nov
- £33-£38
Turkey Trot
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Suffolk countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 6 Dec
- £33-£38
Bauble Bimble
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Thu 23 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 1
Day 1 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Fri 24 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 2
Day 2 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 25 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 3
Day 3 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 26 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 4
Day 4 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Mon 27 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 5
Day 5 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Tue 28 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 6
Day 6 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Wed 29 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 7
Day 7 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Thu 30 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 8
Day 8 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Fri 31 Jul
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 9
Day 9 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sat 1 Aug
- £30-£35
Great Barrow Challenge | Day 10
Day 10 of ten-running-events-in-ten-days in the beautiful Suffolk Countryside. Choose a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra Marathon each day. Run one day or run all ten!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run