ROC24 [Suffolk 2022] is an epic endurance event for runners and walkers on the Suffolk Coast, with 6-hour and 24-hour races for solo's or relay teams to take on.

With a beautiful 5k mixed terrain course by the River Orwell, weekend camping, outstanding facilities and a friendly community vibe, you are guaranteed stunning running and a weekend to remember.

ROC24 will take place at Ipswich High School,  Woolverstone Hall, on 7th & 8th May 2022, with overnight camping also available on Friday 6th May. Woolverstone Hall is a  Grade I listed building set in 80 acres of parkland located on the banks of the River Orwell, Suffolk, only 10 minutes drive from Ipswich town centre and within easy access of the A12 / A14.

The 5k course covers as much of the parkland as possible, as it sweeps over manicured lawns, woodland, sheep grazing fields and camping area, with a river vista.

• CLICK HERE to download the site map. ​


• CLICK HERE for a helicopter view of the Woolverstone Hall estate.

Taking Part

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  24-hour race participants aged 18+ on the date of the event can enter as solo's or in teams of up to eight relay members (male / female / mixed). 

  
  


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  6-hour race participants aged 18+ on the date of the event can enter as solo's or in teams of up to two relay members (male / female / mixed). 

  
  


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  Team details can be confirmed closer to the event and you can also enter as a ‘Team Nomad’ member if you want us to help you find a team of 2-8 friendly members!

  
  


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  Participants are permitted to run, jog walk and can decide how many laps they will complete. For example, in a team of two or more, one team member could complete a single 5k lap during the race, while the remaining teammates complete multiple laps (continuously or spread out across the race period). Only one member of a team is allowed on the course at any one time. Mobility assistance is permitted if deemed safe for all participants - please contact the event team for more information before entering at info@runorcycleevents.com. 

  
  


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  All solo's and team members are required to complete a minimum of one recorded lap to be considered eligible for a result and to receive a race medal.

  
  


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  Participants who complete 100 miles or more during the 24-hour race will also receive a special '100 mile club member' medal in recognition of this outstanding achievement (personalised race tee shirts are also available on request).  

  
  


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  The 24-hour race will start at 11am on the Saturday and 6-hour race at noon on Saturday. 

  
  


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  Podium trophies (1st, 2nd and 3rd) will be awarded for the most distance completed in each category (solo, teams of 2-4 & teams of 5-8).

  
  


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  ROC24 is a family friendly event with children's play area and a Race Village with hot and cold food and drink available, while clubs and teams are encouraged to erect gazebos beside the course to support participants.  

  
  


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  Massage services will be provided by Bridget Read and Jen Evans Soft Tissue Therapy Services, with donations to our partner Charity St Elizabeth Hospice.

  
  


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  Indoor shower, toilet and changing facilities are available throughout.

  
  


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  Water stations will be set-up along the course and complimentary hot and cold drinks will be available overnight.

  
  


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  First Aid services will be on-site and the course will be marshalled.

  
  

Camping, Camper Vans & Parking

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  Camping on the Friday and Saturday night is included in the 24-hour challenge participant entry fee. Family or friends, or participants of the 6-hour challenge must purchase a camping wristband at £10 per person, no later than 1-month prior to the start date. PLEASE NOTE: visitors to the event are welcome on-site at no charge - only those staying overnight are required to purchase a camping wristband.

  
  


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  A weekend car-parking fee of £5 will be charged at the gate, with all proceeds donated to partner charity St Elizabeth Hospice. Car parking, including a drop-off zone in close proximity to the camping area will be managed by St Elizabeth Hospice.

  
  


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  Camper van parking is available at £20 per vehicle, which must be purchased via Race Nation at the time of entry or at a later date. All camper vans must be pre-registered no later than 1-month prior to the start date.

  
  

Entries, Fees & Discount Offers

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  ROC24 entry fees: Solo = £70  / teams of 2-4 = £60 pp  / Teams of 5-8 = £50 pp 

  
  


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  A 10% early-bird discount is available on all entries until midnight on 20th November 2021. 

  
  


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  Additional discounts are available for large group bookings and teams that are able to provide marshal station support - please email info@runorcycleevents.com for more information.

  
  


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  A condition of the ROC24 event permit from ARC is that participants (24-hour or 6-hour challenges) who are not members of an ARC affiliated club, are required to pay an event affiliation fee of £2. We have automatically added this fee to each entry entry as a surcharge, which can be claimed back when registering at the event, where evidence of affiliated club membership is provided.

  
  


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  Event entry deferrals are permitted once for each event. Entry transfers may be requested no later than 1 month prior to the start date. Entry cancellations are non-refundable - except where the event is postponed or cancelled by the event organisers.​ Please email info@runorcycleevents to request a deferral or transfer.​​​​

  
  

Event Partners​

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  We would like to give a massive thank you to our ROC24 [Suffolk 2021] event partners Unicorn Studios, Ryans Insurance and Soft Tissue Therapists Jen Evans and Bridget Read.

  
  


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  And Run Or Cycle Events are again proud to confirm that St Elizabeth Hospice as our  ROC24 charitable partner. Your kind donations will support the vital palliative care services that the hospice provides every year to many thousands of people in East Suffolk, Norfolk and Waveney.

  
  


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  Runners, supporters and partners managed to raise £4k+ for St Elizabeth Hospice in 2021 and we hope to increase this total in 2022 - any contribution that you can offer really does make a difference!

  
  

Registration

We really hope you can join us on the start line but please do contact us if you would more information before entering at info@runorcycleevents.com or on 07422 509005. 

• ​​CLICK HERE to view more event details, download the ROC24 Event Instructions manual and register to receive ROC event updates.