The Roman Ramble

Swanton Morley, United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026

The Roman Ramble - Billingford Lakes, 19 April 2026

The Roman Ramble is a trail running event organised by Zig Zag Running at Billingford Lakes, North Elmham Road, NR20 4RG on 19 April 2026. The event has a maximum of 300 entrants. Entries close on 18 April 2026 and transfers close on 12 April 2026. Entry fees vary by distance and category, with prices shown in the source between £27 and £38. Age eligibility varies by distance; most distances require entrants to be 18 or older, the 5k is open to entrants aged 14 and over, and the 10k is open to entrants aged 17 and over.

Course and race details

The course is a trail run that includes a mix of tarmac paths, grasslands, and rugged trails, and will predominantly follow the "Roman Ramble" Trail (final route TBC). Distances on offer include:

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

The heavy half marathon is listed as a standard 5 laps with an option on the day to change to 6 or 7 laps. The ultra marathon is listed as a standard 9 laps with the option to increase up to 12 laps depending on available time. An aid station will be located at base camp. Parking is included with entry. The event is cupless - participants should bring their own cups or bottles for refilling. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and there is a Lucky Dip medal option for some categories. A coffee and cake refreshment is provided after finishing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Lucky Dip Medal - Full Marathon
Marathon
Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Bespoke Event Medal - Heavy Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Lucky Dip Medal - Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Lucky Dip Medal - Heavy Half Marathon
15 km
Bespoke Event Medal - 15k
10 km
Bespoke Event Medal - 10k
5 km
Bespoke Event Medal - 5k
Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon
Lucky Dip Medal - Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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