# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Zig Zag Challenge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Mar, 2027 at 09:00 am (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Back for another year but this time at High Lodge, Thetford Forest.

Come and join us at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF

At our Zig Zag Challenge, you will join like-minded runners doing different distances. Options include 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, Heavy Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon.

There is a six-hour event cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 4hour event cut off if you start at 11am) .  

The route encompasses a 5.km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest.

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, the location is pretty self-contained, making this an intimate event with us having exclusive use of the main area and have plenty of open space.

A heavy half marathon as standard will be 5 laps (but there is the option to change this on the day to 6 or 7).  An ultra marathon as standard will be 9 laps (but there is the option to increase this, according to time available e.g. upto 12 laps)

This is a perfect event to challenge yourself to push on further or could be used as your long run for an upcoming Half marathon, full marathon or Ultra!

There will be a water, aid station located at the lap point so no stress of having to carry lots of food, water or equipment.

Parking on the day will be discounted to £5 for participants with a QR code  

We will be based adjacent to Oak Lodge and will be utilising Oak Lodge for registration and for the provision of your complimentary teas, coffee and cake on completion.

There will be a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race.   Or if you choose the lucky dip option (if an available option), you will choose from a selection of previous medals.


The course will be mainly pathway with a small section of trails and woodland (final route TBC).  Our 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.

PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS CUPLESS - SO please bring cups and bottles for refreshment refilling

20% of your entry fee goes towards the upkeep of the forest and the caring of the woodlands.

Please note entries close 48 hours prior to the event day
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brandon/zig-zag-challenge/200029974939814
- **Event Categories**: marathons, sports, contests, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Brandon
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: High Lodge, Thetford Forest - Forestry England
- **lat**: 52.434803724933
- **long**: 0.66217571496964
- **full address**: High Lodge, Thetford Forest - Forestry England, High Lodge, Thetford Forest,Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Zig Zag Challenge being held?
  - **A:** Zig Zag Challenge takes place on Sun, 21 Mar, 2027 at 09:00 am to Sun, 21 Mar, 2027 at 09:00 am at High Lodge, Thetford Forest - Forestry England, High Lodge, Thetford Forest,Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Zig Zag Challenge?
  - **A:** Zig Zag Challenge is organized by Zig Zag Running.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Zig Zag Challenge is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brandon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Zig Zag Challenge sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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