Thetford Festival of Running - 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full & Ultra Marathon

NEW VENUE for 2026 - Thetford Festival of Running

Come and join us at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF

At our 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) .  

The route encompasses a 5.km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest. (ROUTE TBC)

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, the location is pretty self-contained, making this an intimate event with us having exclusive use of the main area and have plenty of open space.

There will be a water, aid station located at the lap point so no stress of having to carry lots of food, water or equipment.

Parking on the day will be discounted for participants.  

We will be based adjacent to Oak Lodge and will be utilising Oak Lodge for registration and for the provision of your complimentary teas, coffee and cake on completion.

There will be a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race.   Or if you choose the lucky dip option (if an available option), you will choose from a selection of previous medals.

The course will be mainly pathway with a small section of trails and woodland (final route TBC).  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.

PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS CUPLESS - SO please bring cups and bottles for refreshment refilling

20% of your entry fee goes towards the upkeep of the forest and the caring of the woodlands.