Summer Ready Run
Summer Ready Run is a lapped running event held at Ferry Meadows country park near Peterborough. The course uses a 5.3 km loop through forest with gravel footpaths and some grass areas, creating a multi terrain route. Ferry Meadows is located less than three miles from Peterborough city centre.
The event is offered in multi hour formats and participants run as far as they wish within the event time. Runners may rest between laps and return to the course when ready. A heavy half marathon is defined as five laps with the option to increase to six or seven laps on the day. An ultra marathon is defined as nine laps with the option to increase, for example up to twelve laps if time allows.
Race HQ and the lap point are at the start area where an aid station is available each lap. Registration and bib collection are located beside the main toilet block near the start arch and gazebos; parking at the park is chargeable. The organisers recommend road trainers but note trail shoes may be useful depending on recent weather. The event is cupless so runners should bring their own bottle or cup for refilling.
Finishers receive a bespoke event medal unless another finisher medal option was selected. Virtual entries are available for those who want a medal but cannot attend in person. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
On the day
Once you have parked your car, look out for the main toilet block. To the left of the block you will see our race arch and gazebos. You will also see a sign for race registration. Proceed to the Race Registration area to collect your bib numbers.
The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point we will have our water/aid station.
The terrain consists of country park footpaths and grass areas. 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.
We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. (Unless you have chosen the Finisher Medal Option. You will receive a medal but it will not be specific to the event)
We will have virtual spaces available for anyone who wants the run for the medal but cannot make the event date. These are available direct from the shop on our Zig Zag Running website.
*** please note we are a cupless event - please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling **
