With its HQ at the Suffolk Running Centre near in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, the event is one of a number of events throughout the year which are well organised by the small and friendly team at Zig Zag Running.
The course was made up of two Half Marathon loops through scenic Suffolk countryside and villages, with an out and back 5k to make up the distance. Having previously completed a Marathon at Zig Zag’s Sun’s On the Run – Sunrise to Sunset Challenge in 2023 , Kate Marshall was looking forward to returning to this lovely corner of Suffolk for more running in the early summer sunshine.
Valley of the Owls is a multi-distance event, with approximately 300 participants choosing from 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon and two Ultra Marathon distance options. Kate opted for the Marathon + 5k Ultra distance, completing it in a relaxed 06:18:34. Only a handful of runners chose ultra distances, with Kate being one of only two runners completing the Marathon + 5k distance, making her second place and first female on a technicality!! Finishers were awarded with an attractive owl-themed medal.
Kate thoroughly recommends Zig Zag Running for anyone wanting to try an ultra distance as part of a small and friendly event.
