Norfolk Festival Of Running

King's Lynn, United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2026

Norfolk Festival Of Running

The Norfolk Festival Of Running takes place at Bawsey Country Park, situated on the B1145 between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton. This multi-distance trail event is held in a park setting where the terrain consists of sand, gravel, and grass. Participants can choose from several distance options:

  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • 15 km
  • Half Marathon
  • Heavy Half Marathon (5 to 7 laps)
  • Full Marathon
  • Ultra Marathon (9 to 12 laps)

The event is organized in a lap-based format, with the Race HQ and an aid station located at the start and lap point. Because the course passes by the car park on every lap, there is no dedicated baggage area, and participants are encouraged to leave belongings in their vehicles. The race is conducted as a cupless event, requiring runners to bring their own bottles or cups for refilling at the water station.

The course is designed with straightforward logistics and minimal navigation requirements. Total time limits apply, including a six-hour cut-off for those starting at the earlier time slot. Parking is included in the entry fee, and participants must collect a parking code before leaving. Finishers receive either a bespoke event medal or a previous event medal depending on their registration choice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
Heavy Half
6hr Timed Event
Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Experience the inaugural Wild Deer Trail Runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest. Choose between chip timed 5km and 10km distances through scenic woodland trails with medals and merchandise for all finishers.

A fully guided 19 mile coastal trail run along sections of the Norfolk Coast Path between Holme next the sea and Wells next the sea, with grouped conversational pacing, a stocked halfway aid station and a cafe at the finish.

Experience a trail running festival at Billingford Fishing Lakes & Country Park with distances ranging from 5k to Ultra. Enjoy a variety of terrains, finishers medals, and celebratory refreshments in a scenic park setting.

A guided 10 km group run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest for Forestry England members only. Runs are led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails with parking available.

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