Thetford Festival of Running
Brandon, United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2027
Thetford Festival of Running
The Thetford Festival of Running takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon. This event returns for its second year, offering a variety of distances on a course that primarily consists of pathways with some sections of trails and woodland. The route is designed as a 5 km loop within the forest grounds.
The event offers 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)
A water and aid station is located at the lap point, providing participants with access to supplies throughout the race. As this is a cupless event, participants must bring their own cups or bottles for refills at the station. Registration and post-race refreshments, including complimentary tea, coffee, and cake, are located at Oak Lodge.
Participants can choose between receiving a bespoke medal for the event or a "lucky dip" medal from a selection of previous events. Discounted parking is available for participants who provide a QR code on the race day. A portion of the entry fee, specifically 20%, is allocated to the maintenance and care of the forest and woodlands. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.