Norfolk


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bubble-rush-norfolk-showground-sun-26-may"><a href="https://www.each.org.uk/support-us/events/norwich-bubble-rush-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bubble Rush</a>, Norfolk Showground, Sun 26 May</h2>



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<p>A fun run and for a good cause &#8211; sign us up! Bubble Rush is a 5k course full of (you guessed it) bubbles! Nothing is timed because we&#8217;re all winners here and participants of all ages can walk, run, toddle and even dance their way round the multi-coloured bubble-filled course, with proceeds going to East Anglia&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Hospice. Adult tickets start from £17.50.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-holt-10k-sun-26-may"><a href="https://totalracetiming.co.uk/race/486" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Holt 10K</a>, Sun 26 May</h2>



<p>This mostly flat course starts and ends in the grounds of the prestigious Gresham&#8217;s School, and makes the most of the beautiful North Norfolk scenery with a mixture of road and trail. Costs start from £16. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://www.norfolksuperhero.co.uk">Norfolk Superhero Quadrathlon</a>, Burham Overy Staithe, Sat 8 Jun</h2>



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<p>This one&#8217;s a bit of &#8220;fun&#8221; &#8211; it&#8217;s undoubtably a challenge (with a 1 mile swim, 4 mile kayak, 45 mile cycle and 8 mile run involved), but at this annual event no one takes themselves too seriously (probably all too out of breath). Timed when the tide is just right, all superheroes start from Gun Hill and swim to the quay at Burnham Overy Staithe where they pick up their kayaks and go, go, go. The cycle and running course is very scenic taking in the best of the North Norfolk countryside and you complete the challenge in pairs so you have someone to gee you up when you start to flail. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-run-sandringham-sun-16-jun"><a aria-label="Run Sandringham (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.runsandringham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run Sandringham</a>, Sun 16 Jun</h2>



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<p>As His Maj isn&#8217;t using it during the summer, it&#8217;s a great opportunity to pound the paths around the Sandringham Estate for this popular running event. As well as a half marathon, there&#8217;s also a community mile on the same day. Costs start from £27.90 for the half. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-norwich-triathlon-sun-23-jun"><a aria-label="Norwich Triathlon  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.norwichtriathlon.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Norwich Triathlon</a>, Sun 23 Jun</h2>



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<p>Held in the stunning Whitlingham Country Park with the swim taking place in the open waters of Whitlingham Broad, this tri is ideal for first-timers as the route is fairly flat (the advantages of Norfolk!). There are both Sprint distances and Standard distances available, with a relay option for the Standard distance and a run-free Aquabike event. Costs start from £20. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outlaw-half-holkham-weekend-wells-next-the-sea-sat-6-amp-sun-7-jul"><a aria-label="Outlaw Half Holkham (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.outlawtriathlon.com/holkham/overview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outlaw Half Holkham Weekend</a>, Wells-next-the-Sea, Sat 6 &amp; Sun 7 Jul</h2>



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<p>The 18th-century Holkham Hall serves as the beautiful backdrop for one of the UK&#8217;s most popular triathlon events, with new additions including a Gravel Sprint (750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run) and a run-free Aquabike option. Sunday&#8217;s middle-distance triathlon starts with a 1.2 mile swim, a single loop in Holkham&#8217;s private lake, followed by 56 miles of undulating country and coastal road for the bike course, finishing with 13.1 mile run around the estate, where the scenery is sure to give you a boost. There&#8217;s also a 10K run and, for the kids, a choice of 1.2 mile or 2.4 mile run. Costs start from £225 for the Half.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-run-sandringham-24-fri-9-sun-11-aug"><a href="https://www.runsandringham.co.uk/sandringham24" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run Sandringham 24</a>, Fri 9 &#8211; Sun 11 Aug</h2>



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<p>This is a trail running relay event for all abilities – whether you’re a dedicated runner, enthusiastic jogger, or an occasional trotter. Enter as a team of up to 12 runners or as an individual to run as many laps around&nbsp;the Royal Park‘s 5-mile course as you can in a 24-hour period. There’s camping, festival trimmings (live music, food stalls and more) and a free kids&#8217; race. Costs start from £80.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-harling-10k-sun-1-sept"><a href="https://www.harlingac.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harling 10k</a>, Sun 1 Sept</h2>



<p>The first half of this route takes place on relatively flat road from East Harling to Bridgham, before speeding through a section of Thetford Forest Park between the 5k and 8k marks, then returning to the road for a fast finish. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-run-norwich-sun-8-sep"><a href="https://www.runnorwich.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run Norwich</a>, Sun 8 Sep</h2>



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<p>This iconic city-centre route passes landmarks such as Norwich Castle, The Forum, Norwich Cathedral and Norwich City Football Club, and is well-known for its excellent atmosphere (even if the weather doesn&#8217;t play ball). Entries open in Jan 2024.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-norfolk-coastal-trail-marathon-and-half-marathon-sat-21-sep"><a href="https://pspt.theportman.co/events/norfolk-coastal-marathon-2023-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon and Half Marathon</a>, Sat 21 Sep</h2>



<p>This route follows a beautiful stretch of the North Norfolk coastline. The marathon starts at Holme Next The Sea, and the half marathon joins at Burnham Overy Staithe, with both races finishing at Morston Quay. Costs to enter start from £34.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-inflatable-5k-norfolk-norfolk-showground-sat-12-oct"><a href="https://www.ukrunningevents.co.uk/events/inflatable-5k/norwich_norfolk_2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inflatable 5k Norfolk</a>, Norfolk Showground, Sat 12 Oct</h2>



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<p>This bouncy castle-meets-workout is set to be bigger, bouncier and even more fun than ever before! With more obstacles and new designs for this year, the race welcomes all abilities to simply run and have fun! Choose from four different distances (2.5k, 5k, 10k, 15k) and make like a <em>Total Wipeout</em> contestant.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-run-sandringham-10k-sun-29-sep"><a href="https://www.runsandringham.co.uk/10k" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Run Sandringham 10K</a>, Sun 29 Sep</h2>



<p>Pound the grounds of Sandringham Estate for this regal and incredibly scenic 10K or 5K, which stretches through some of the most picturesque countryside in the county. Costs start from £21. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parkrun UK</a></strong>, various dates</h2>



<p>&nbsp;Parkrun organises totally free 5k timed runs in 692 locations (and counting) around the world open to all ages and abilities. All you need to do is search your hometown to find your nearest run, sling on your trainers and go! Parkrun also organises junior races for any younger budding athletes.</p>


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