Norfolk Festival Of Running

King's Lynn, United Kingdom • 12 Jul 2026

Event details

The Norfolk Festival of Running takes place on 12 July 2026 at Bawsey Country Park, PE32 1EP, on the B1145 between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton. The event is organised by Zig Zag Running and has a maximum of 100 entrants. Entries close on 11 July 2026. Entry fees vary by distance and medal option, from about £27 to £38. The event offers virtual places for those who cannot attend in person.

Distances

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 15k (3 laps)
  • Half Marathon
  • Heavy Half Marathon (standard 5 laps; option to change to 6 or 7 laps)
  • Full Marathon (fixed distance)
  • Ultra Marathon (standard 9 laps; may be increased up to 12 laps)

Course and race logistics

The course is a trail route with sand, gravel and grass surfaces. The Race HQ and lap point are at the start area and include an aid station on each lap. The event is cupless, so participants must bring their own bottle or cup for refilling. There is a six-hour event cut-off, with a shorter cut-off applying to later starts. Participants should register on arrival to collect bibs; there is no baggage service and parking is included in the entry cost (a parking code must be collected before departure). Minimum age requirements apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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