Marathons in East of England
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- Sat 24 Jan
- £27-£38
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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 8 Feb
- £33-£38
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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 22 Feb
- £33-£35
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!
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sat 21 Mar
- £29-£38
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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 29 Mar
- £33-£38
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.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Fri 3 Apr
- £33-£38
Easter Challenge
Run as far as you can during the 6-hour event at Suffolk Running Centre on a multi-terrain loop. Run, rest, then head out for more.
- 6 hrs multi terrain running
- Sun 12 Apr
- £33-£38
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.
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sun 19 Apr
- £33-£38
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.
- 26.2 miles trail running
- Sun 26 Apr
- £33-£38
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
- Sun 10 May
- £33-£38
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.
- 26.2 miles road running + 1247 ft ascent
- Sun 17 May
- £33-£38
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
- Sat 23 May
- £33-£38
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
- Sun 31 May
- £36-£38
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
- Sun 7 Jun
- £33-£38
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.
- 26.2 miles road running + 1450 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Jun
- £33-£38
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.
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1312 ft ascent
- Sun 5 Jul
- £33-£38
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
- Sun 12 Jul
- £27-£38
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.
- Fixed time runs 2
- Thu 23 Jul - Sat 1 Aug
- £300-£350
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!
- 10 days trail running
- Sat 8 Aug
- £56-£95
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
- Sat 22 Aug
- £33-£38
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.
- 26.2 miles road running + 1266 ft ascent
- Sun 6 Sep
- £33-£38
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
- Sat 19 Sep
- £33-£38
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
- Sun 27 Sep
- £31-£38
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!
- 26.2 miles trail running + 496 ft ascent
- Sun 11 Oct
- £51-£69
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
- Sun 25 Oct
- £33-£38
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