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Marathons in East of England

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Run as far as you can 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 11 Jan 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

WTF Where's The Finish?

Run as far as you can 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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route over marathon distance.
  • Sat 17 Jan 2026
  • £33-£35
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Windmill Way Wander | Full Marathon

It's New Year! So what better way to start the year than with an event? Come to the Suffolk Running Centre and follow the Windmill Way route over marathon distance.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 1528 ft ascent
Run as far as you can during the 4 or 6-hour event through the lovely Bawsey Country Park on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
  • Sat 24 Jan 2026
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

OMG (One Mile 2 Go) Run

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

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 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 8 Feb 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Run for Cake

Back to Ferry Meadows Country Park for another 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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over marathon distance with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Thetford Festival of Running | Full Marathon

New venue! Come and enjoy the paths, trails and woodland of Thetford Forest over marathon distance with fantastic support each lap and a medal at the finish!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.
  • Sat 21 Mar 2026
  • £27-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K

Marathon, Half and 10K! Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Run as far as you can 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 29 Mar 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Challenge

Run as far as you can 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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Multi-terrain run 2
Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
  • £33-£38
Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK

Haughley Festival of Running | Full Marathon

Join in at the beautiful Haughley Park for the Haughley Festival of Running and join like-minded runners tackling a variety of distances on the day within the 4 or 6-hour time limit.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
A relaxed, lap-based trail marathon through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • £33-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Roman Ramble | Full Marathon

A relaxed, lap-based trail marathon through picturesque countryside, giving you complete control over your distance — perfect for beginners, returning runners or those chasing longer goals.

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running
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 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 1247 ft ascent
Ideal for runners who want to get a marathon 'Good For Age' place as it is over an officially measured course on the Kirtling Road Route which is mildly undulating and very scenic.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Zig Zag Marathon and Half | Full Marathon

Ideal for runners who want to get a marathon 'Good For Age' place as it is over an officially measured course on the Kirtling Road Route which is mildly undulating and very scenic.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • PB
  • Age 18 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £33-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £36-£38
Ware, Hertfordshire, UK

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?

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • PB
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles track and field
This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Valley of the Owls Run | Full Marathon

This route takes in the Valley of the Owls in Suffolk, with some of the oldest roads in England and very beautiful countryside.

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 1450 ft ascent
Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely marathon looped trail route.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £33-£38
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle | Full Marathon

Join like-minded runners doing different distances, starting from the base camp of Hyde Hall Farm and encompassing the beautiful grounds around it over a lovely marathon looped trail route.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1312 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 2026
  • £33-£38
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £27-£38
King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK

Norfolk Festival of Running

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.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • Fixed time runs 2
10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!
  • Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026
  • £300-£350
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

Great Barrow Challenge | 10 events in 10 days

10 running events in 10 days in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Run 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon or an Ultra every day for 10 days in this unique endurance challenge!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 10 days 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 2026
  • £56-£93
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • PB
  • Relay
  • Age 20 & over
  • 12 hrs trail running
Your race, your pace, your distance! Marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.
  • Sat 22 Aug 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

The Lucky Clover | Full Marathon

Your race, your pace, your distance! Marathon runners will explore The Clover Route which is on road and receive a special bespoke medal too.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 1266 ft ascent
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 2026
  • £33-£38
Brandon, Suffolk, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 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 2026
  • £33-£38
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, UK

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Traffic free
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1260 ft ascent
Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over marathon distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026
  • £31-£38
Dereham, Norfolk, UK

The Wensum Way Trail | Full Marathon

Enjoy the stunning route, push your limits, and, of course, earn your race bling over marathon distance. Runners will love the fuel and encouragement with every lap!

  • Enter online
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles trail running + 496 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 2026
  • £51-£69
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 26.2 miles road running + 817 ft ascent

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