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Marathons with chip timing in East of England

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On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete a marathon and earn a Zig Zag medal too. It can count as your Virtual London Marathon miles too!
  • Sun 26 Apr
  • £33-£35
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

The Other Run | Full Marathon

On the same day as the famous marathon in London, why not come along to The "Other" Run? Complete a marathon and earn a Zig Zag medal too. It can count as your Virtual London Marathon miles too!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 1247 ft ascent
Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!
  • Sun 17 May
  • £33-£38
Dereham, Norfolk

The Birthday Run | Full Marathon

Zig Zag Running is 6 years old this month so why not come along and celebrate?! You are promised lots of cake!

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running + 496 ft ascent
Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.
  • Sat 23 May
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire

Farmmageddon | Full Marathon

Can you survive Farmmageddon? A fantastic marathon through the lovely grounds of Hyde Hall Farm as part of the Farmmageddon endurance weekend.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1312 ft ascent
In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?
  • Sun 31 May
  • £36-£38
Ware, Hertfordshire

Circuit Du Sore Legs | Full Marathon

In its sixth year! Come take on the challenge of the track at Wodson Park. Do you have it in you to complete your distance on a 400-metre athletics track?

  • 26.2 miles track and field
The Marathon distance races through the quiet rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire along the Three Shires Way.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £38-£40
Yelden, Bedfordshire

Three Shires Way Marathon

The Marathon distance races through the quiet rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire along the Three Shires Way.

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 856 ft ascent
Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 5 Jul
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Summer Ready Run

Come and join the fun in a 4 or 6-hour running challenge at Ferry Meadows! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk

Norfolk Festival of Running | 4 Hour Event

Run, lap, repeat — from 5K to ultra-marathon across scenic trails at Bawsey Country Park, with friendly support, flexible distances and the freedom to run your own way.

  • 4 hrs trail running
Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £56-£100
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire

ATW First To Full Triathlon Festival | 12hr Solo

Alongside the multisports, there’s a 12-hour endurance run where you can push your limits as an individual or join forces in a relay team. Run as far as you can in 12 hours and soak up the support.

  • 12 hrs trail running
Run a full marathon during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk

FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) | Full Marathon

Run a full marathon during the 4 or 6-hour event through Brandon Country Park in the very heart of Thetford Forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • 26.2 miles multi terrain running
Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

The Lucky Horseshoe | Full Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Utilising the Gallops route at the amazing Suffolk Running Centre which takes you through to Newmarket so you may get to see the race horses in training!

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1260 ft ascent
Don't miss out on one of the biggest marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £51-£69
Chelmsford, Essex

Chelmsford Marathon

Don't miss out on one of the biggest marathons in Essex; it's something special! Join runners as they go race, run, jog, and walk through Central Park and into the Essex countryside.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 817 ft ascent
This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sun 25 Oct
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Pumpkin Plod

This Halloween, run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks in the region, on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Dress up, run under the stars and push your limits, from a spooky 5K to a 12-hour track challenge, with free parking, cake, and music all day.
  • Sat 31 Oct
  • £36-£38
Ware, Hertfordshire

Halloween Hobble | Full Marathon

Dress up, run under the stars and push your limits, from a spooky 5K to a 12-hour track challenge, with free parking, cake, and music all day.

  • 26.2 miles track and field
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 8 Nov
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Remembrance Run

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a 4 or 6-hour remembrance running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Suffolk countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sat 28 Nov
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

Turkey Trot

Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Suffolk countryside on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.
  • Sun 6 Dec
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Bauble Bimble

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for a festive 4 or 6-hour running challenge! Run as much as you want through the forest on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for some more.

  • Multi-terrain run 2
  • Sun 19 Apr
  • £44-£46
Cromer, Norfolk

The Norfolk Marathon and Half Marathon | Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running + 274 m ascent
  • Sun 10 May
  • £53-£55
Halstead, Essex

Halstead & Essex Marathon

  • 26.2 miles road running

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