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2 races
Event overview
Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike along the beautiful Norfolk Coast!
Mighty Hikes are an award-winning series of marathon and half marathon hikes, taking place in some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK. If you’re looking for a fun way to get fit, a memorable day out with friends and family, and a chance to celebrate or remember a loved one, then Mighty Hikes are for you.
And it doesn’t matter if you’re lacing up your boots for the first or fiftieth time – you'll be supported every step of the way!
The Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike is one of the flattest routes in the series, starting in Cromer and heading towards Holkham Hall with the shorter route finishing in Blakeney.
You’ll walk along the beautiful shoreline, passing through picturesque fishing villages and along sweeping sandy beaches.
Highlights
Fully supported
With trek masters, signposted routes, medics, and toilets all along the route, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.
Fuelling your adventure
Regular pit stops with snacks and refreshments, a fresh buffet lunch and a hot meal waiting for you when you finish.
Everybody is a winner
At the finish line you’ll be greeted with cheers, fizz and of course your Mighty medal.
Enjoy the moment
You'll be able to treasure your Mighty Hike memories forever, as all your professional photos are free to download.
Not sure where to start?
Once you sign up, you’ll have access to expert training advice and fundraising tips to smash your target.
Event photos
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Teams
Solo walkers
Get 30% off with our exclusive Time Outdoors discount code!
Teams
Save 50% when you register a team of 5+ people!
It's easy to create a team...
Follow the steps to become a Team Captain when you register. Make sure you have a list of names and email addresses of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, an email invite will be sent to your team members with a bespoke link for them to fill out their own registration form and join your team.
As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.
Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.
- Bag transfer
- Cafe
- Coast
- Free parking
- Rural
- Toilets
Event HQ
Runton Road Car Park
Runton Road
Cromer
Norfolk
NR27 9AU
UK
Free parking
- There's free parking for the full marathon hikers at the finish line at Holkham Estate, NR23 1RR.
- There's free parking for the full and half marathon hikers at the start line at Runton Road Car Park, NR27 9AU.
- You can book this when you register.
Free shuttle bus
For the full marathon, free shuttle buses will run to the start line on the morning of the hike from Holkham Hall, and also from the finish venue to Runton Road after the hike. There will also be free shuttle buses from the half marathon finish line to the car park in the afternoon.
Kit list
You will need to be prepared for all weather and bring all the essentials needed for the hike. A full kit list is readily available.
Supporters
Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit stops.
Dogs
Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs. This includes at any of the start and finish venues.
- Bring your own cup
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Single use plastics
- There are refill stations where you can fill your reusable bottle to avoid handing out bottled water
- Compostable cutlery, plates and cups are used across the start, lunch and pitstops
- The event day bib is fully recyclable
Recycling
- A specialist company collects and sorts the rubbish post-event to ensure as much is recycled as possible
- All Mighty Marshals and other staff are briefed to pick up any rubbish they see along the route on the day
- There are plenty of bins at each pit stop for participants to use
Energy
- The power at Mighty Hikes is provided by hybrid generators
- Energy-efficient LED bulbs are used to light the marquees
The food was amazing, the toilets all clean, the cups of tea were amazing!! Deanna, Norfolk Coast 2024
I hiked this marathon in memory of my late partner. It was, and will be one of the best things I’ve ever done. Phillipa, Mighty Hiker 2023
Just WOW, I have entered quite a few races in my time but doing a Mighty Hike was by far the best organised I have ever been to. Macmillan are an amazing organisation and have been a massive help to me and my family throughout our darkest times, yesterday they did not let us down!
We were amazed by the organisation that goes into Macmillan Mighty Hikes. Everything from the support from the staff on the course to the food and the information you get is outstanding. It's off the scale.
Races at event
- Sun 11 May
- #1 of 2
Half Marathon
08:00
Age 14 & over
Sign up £20
Fundraise £250
- 14.3 miles hiking + 185.77 m ascent
- Sat 10 May
- #2 of 2
Marathon
06:50
Age 14 & over
Sign up £25
Fundraise £250
- 26.1 miles hiking + 300.33 m ascent