Jackdaw 7.5K Run, Honington

Jackdaw 7.5K Run, Honington

Join Run Breckland for the launch of a brand new 7.5K run following footpaths and byways in a loop from Honington and around Troston in Suffolk.

Be among the first runners to experience this brand new running route at its launch, which will be officially opened by the Duke of Grafton.

Whether an experienced distance runner, or a beginner looking for the next step up from a 5k, this run will be a friendly and welcome opportunity for all. Runners will be stopwatch timed. There is no cut off time, so runners can go at their own pace, and all runners will receive a medal at the end.

Volunteer marshals will be based at various checkpoints around the route, and a water station will be available at the half way point. There will be a tail runner/walker following on to make sure everyone returns safely.

Run Breckland are a registered charity that promote healthy recreation by organising running/walking events in the Breckland area. 
This new running route has been developed by Suffolk County Council’s Rights of Way and Access Team, to help introduce people to local landscapes and rights of way they may not have visited before. This has been made possible through the Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership (BFER), which thanks to the support of the National Heritage Lottery Fund, and players of the National Lottery.

Key Information

Date: Saturday 22nd October

Location: Honington, Suffolk (location details and parking information will be emailed to runners upon booking)

Time: Run starts at 12pm. Registration open from 11am.

Ages: Due to the nature of the route, which crosses and follows a few minor roads, under 16s may only participate if they remain within an arm’s length of an adult at all times.

Cost: Adults £10, Under 16s £7 (booking fees apply)

Booking required: To book tickets, visit: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/run-breckland/jackdaw-7-5k-run-honington/e-kealyk

Terrain: An undulating and mixed terrain comprising of sand, stones, grass, tarmac, woodland tracks and fields. Depending on the weather, there may be tricky parts including mud and puddles.

Buggies: Single running buggies welcome.

Headphones: are allowed, but please remove them on the on-road sections.

Dogs: No dogs.

Parking: Parking is limited so please car share if you can.  There‘ll be no vehicular movement once the run has started until the last of the runners has completed the course, as the parking is along the start/finish straight. This will however mean that faster runners will have time to socialise, and to cheer everyone else on.

For further information, please contact: runbreckland@btinternet.com