Holy Trail Festival of Running

Lowestoft, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

Boghopper Races Ltd presents the Holy Trail Festival of Running, a new Suffolk trail event at Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. Runners can choose from three distances: 50‑mile circular (start/finish at the park) with a 15‑hour limit; 50‑km from Holton Village Hall to the park (10 hours); and an 8‑hour full marathon from Holton Village Hall. Set along beautiful Suffolk trails, the festival emphasizes accessibility and competition. Highlights include GPS tracking for the longer distances, marathon timing, a unique medal, checkpoint food and a finish meal, plus prizes. Limited to 400 entrants; LGBT-friendly; licensed by the Trail Runners Association under UK Athletics rules; transfers allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
42 km
Full Trail Marathon
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