ZigZag - Thetford Festival of Running

Brandon, United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2026

Event details

Thetford Festival of Running is organised by Zig Zag Running at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF. The event offers several fixed-distance options:

  • 5k
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra Marathon

The route uses a 5.0 km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest. The final route is to be confirmed.

Logistics and entry information

The course is mainly pathway with a small section of trails and woodland. A water aid station will be located at the lap point. A half marathon is set as 5 laps by default with the option to change to 6 or 7 laps on the day. An ultra is set as 9 laps by default with the option to increase up to 12 laps depending on time available. The event is cupless, so participants should bring cups or bottles for refilling.

Registration and post-race teas, coffee and cake will be provided from Oak Lodge. Parking is discounted to £5 for participants with a QR code. Entries close 21/02/2026, transfers close 15/02/2026, maximum entrants 300, and minimum age 18 years. Twenty percent of each entry fee goes towards upkeep and care of the forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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