Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon

Morston, United Kingdom • 20 Sep 2025

Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, organized by Runners-next-the-Sea, is set along Norfolk’s coast, finishing at Morston Quay. The full marathon starts Holme-next-the-Sea; the half starts Burnham Overy Staithe. Both routes run mostly off-road along the Norfolk Coast Path, marked with acorns and finishing at Morston; distances are approximate as not UKA-certified.

Entrant caps: 250 per distance. The event supports the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with £5 donated per entry. Features include coach transfers between finish and start, road-crossing marshals, refreshment checkpoints, on-site first aid, and a policy against wheelchairs or dogs.

The event is licensed by the Trail Runners Association and uses electronic timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Full Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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