The Roman Ramble

Swanton Morley, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026

The Roman Ramble

The Roman Ramble is a trail running event on 19 April 2026 at Billingford Lakes, North Elmham Road, NR20 4RG. The event is organised by Zig Zag Running and is limited to 300 entrants. Entry fees vary by distance and category, with prices shown in the event information ranging from about £27 to £38. Entries close on 18 April 2026.

Course, distances and facilities

The course follows the Roman Ramble Trail (final route TBC) and mixes tarmac paths, grassland and rugged trails. Available distances include:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • 15k
  • Half marathon
  • Heavy half marathon
  • Full marathon
  • Ultra marathon

The heavy half marathon is standardised as 5 laps, with an option to change to 6 or 7 laps on the day. The ultra marathon is standardised as 9 laps, with the option to increase up to 12 laps where time allows. An aid station will be located at base camp; this event is cupless, so participants should bring their own cups or bottles. Parking is included in the race entry. All finishers receive a bespoke event medal, with a Lucky Dip medal option available for certain distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Heavy Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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