2 races
Event overview
Set in beautiful Bawsey Country Park, the Norfolk Festival of Running offers trail running across sand, gravel and grassy loops — ideal for first-timers through to seasoned ultrarunners.
With generous time limits, aid stations each lap, included parking and a relaxed vibe, this festival gives you full control to push for distance or simply enjoy the run.
Highlights
- Wide choice of distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, Half, Heavy Half-Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon
- Looped trail course on sand, gravel and grass with easy navigation
- Aid station available every lap
- Flexible lap-based format with heavy half (5–7 laps) and ultra (typically 9 laps, optional up to 12)
- Welcoming for beginners and rewarding for experienced runners
- Parking included with entry; car park passed each lap
- Bespoke finisher medal (or standard finisher option) for every participant
Event photos
Event community
Ellie K.
Elsie G.
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
On the day
- You will see the start area from the car park
- On arrival, proceed to registration to collect your bib numbers
- Please leave your belongings in your vehicles
- There will be no baggage but you will pass by the car park each lap
- The Race HQ/Base Camp is located at the start and Lap point, where the water/aid station will be
- The Race director will call you all to the start line
- Free parking
- Park
- Toilets
Event HQ
Bawsey Country Park
B1145
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE32 1EP
UK
The park is located on the B1145 between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Gayton.
Yet another great event!! Thanks again everybody, I always feel welcome Bill Mitchell
My first time but went home with a whole new family!! Helen Driver
Another great venue, although the sand made it tough! It was great to have a long chat afterwards which was very good for me Paul Forshaw
- Bring your own cup
Please note the event has gone cupless - so please bring your own bottles or cups for refilling.
Races at event
- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- #1 of 2
11:00
Age 18 & over
£27-£38
- 4 hrs trail running + 253 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Jul 2026
- #2 of 2
09:00
Age 18 & over
£27-£38
- 6 hrs trail running + 253 ft ascent