Norfolk Festival Of Running - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full & Ultra-Marathon

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  • Date Sun 12th July 2026
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Bawsey Country Park, PE32 1EP
  • Price £29.00 - £38.00
  • Races 11 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Norfolk Festival of Running on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at the picturesque Bawsey Country Park in King's Lynn, Norfolk! Organized by Zig Zag Running, this vibrant event offers a fantastic range of race distances to suit every runner, including a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and even an Ultra Marathon. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a seasoned marathoner looking to push your limits, the Norfolk Festival of Running promises a supportive atmosphere filled with like-minded individuals.

Experience the beauty of the park as you navigate through the diverse terrain of sand, gravel, and grass, all while enjoying the convenience of an aid station every lap. With a mass start and a friendly race HQ, you'll feel the excitement in the air from the moment you arrive. Plus, don't forget to bring your own bottles or cups, as this event has gone cupless to promote sustainability! Each finisher will receive a bespoke medal to commemorate their achievement. Parking is included, so grab your parking code and get ready for a day of fun and fitness at one of Norfolk's most anticipated running events!

Norfolk Festival Of Running - 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full & Ultra-Marathon

Sun 12th July 2026

A group of runners, both men and women, in athletic clothing jog together on a grassy field, with parked cars and trees in the background.

Organiser's Description

Norfolk Festival of Running - following the success if our first year, we are back for our 2nd year at the beautiful Bawsey Country Park

LOCATION:  Bawsey Country Park, PE32 1EP
The park is located on the B1145 between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton
 

At the Norfolk Festival of Running, you will join like-minded runners doing different distances. Options include 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon.

There is a six-hour event cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 4hour event cut off if you start at 11am)

You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th.

This race is also ideal for those who want to try and achieve a Marathon distance and for those who also want the option to push a little further, possibly an ultra but without the complications of trail ultras, with next to no navigation, no kit required, an aid station every lap and straightforward logistics.        

On the day

You will see the start area from the car park. On arrival proceed to registration to collect your bib numbers.         

Please leave belongings in your vehicles.  There will be no baggage but you will pass by the car park each lap.

The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point we will have our water/aid station, the Race director will call you all to the start line.  It will be a mass start.        

Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.        

The terrain consists of sand, gravel and grass areas.  Our suggestion is to wear road trainers, but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential. This is a trail event.

We have designed a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. (Unless you have chosen the Finishers Medal Option your medal choice will be a standard finisher medal)

We will have virtual spaces available for anyone who wants the run for the medal but cannot make the event date. These are only available on our Zig Zag Running website        
 

Important note: Parking is included in the cost of this event, please ensure you collect a parking code before you depart.

Races

  • Bespoke Event Medal - 10k

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £29.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - 15k

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £36.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - 5k

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £29.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Full Marathon

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £38.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Half Marathon

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £36.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Heavy Half Marathon

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £38.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Bespoke Event Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £38.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Full Marathon

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Half Marathon

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £31.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Heavy Half Marathon

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Lucky Dip Finisher Medal - Ultra Marathon

    Sun 12th July 2026 (09:00)

    £35.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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B1145, King's Lynn, PE32 1, United Kingdom

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