Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon
Sun, Apr 4, 2027
Norfolk Showground, Norwich
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This fantastic half marathon takes you around the streets of Norwich and into the surrounding countryside for some spectacular scenery. With a fully closed road route which is mainly flat, this is the perfect opportunity to go for a PB. Come along for your awesome finisher's medal and goodie bag!
Half Marathon
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Sun, Apr 4, 2027
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Norwich, United Kingdom
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Location
Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, New Costessey, Norwich NR5 0TT, UK
Start times
Half Marathon: 10:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£36 - £38
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£36 - £38
Route information
The Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon is a major event in the East Anglian race calendar, hosting thousands of runners every year. Returning to Norfolk Showground, this half marathon offers a route with plenty of countryside views.
Starting and finishing at Norfolk Showground, the route weaves through Norwich and its surrounding villages. All of the route is run on closed roads and tarmac surfaces and is mainly flat, offering the perfect opportunity to achieve a PB or try out a half marathon distance for the first time.
Please be aware that there is a strict cut-off time of 3 hours 30 minutes to ensure roads can be reopened on time.
What's included
- Awesome finisher's medal
- Trophies for top runners and for each age category winner
- Goodie bag
- Chip timing
- Water stations (on half marathon course)
- Medical support
- Awesome Event Village
- Post-race refreshments
- Fast, flat course on closed roads
- Free training plan
How to get there
Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, New Costessey, Norwich NR5 0TT, UK
Get full directionsBy Car
Norfolk Showground is a 20-minute drive from the centre of Norwich, and is easily accessible from Dereham via the A47.
Parking
Ample parking is available at the Norfolk Showground.
By Public Transport
The closest train station is Norwich Station which is a taxi ride away. The closest bus stop is at the Premier Inn, which is a short walk from the Showground.
Hotels and Accommodation
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
08:00 Registration and Event Village opens
10:00 Half marathon starts
13:30 Event cut-off time and event close
Age Requirements
All runners must be 17 or older to run the half marathon.
Race Packs & Bib Numbers
Further details regarding race packs will be made available nearer the event.
On receipt of your bib number, runners MUST write their name, any medical condition, emergency contact name and contact number on reverse of their race number where requested.
Water Stations
There will be 4 water stations on the route.
Headphones
In-ear headphones are strictly prohibited from the race and anyone seen wearing in ear headphones will be disqualified as per UKA rules by our adjudicators.
Bone-conducting headphones are permitted as long as you can still hear marshal instructions clearly.
FAQs
When will I receive my race pack for the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon?
Race packs will not be sent out until 10 days before the event. If yours does not arrive in time, you will be able to pickup a new one in the event village on race day.
When do entries close for the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon?
Depending on entry availability, entries will close approximately one week before the race or earlier if a race is full. Please check the website and social media channels for updates on the entries closing.
How do I qualify for UKA Affiliated entry?
Your running club must be recognised via the UKA Governing Body. If your club is missing from the list when you enter, please email info@goodrunningevents.co.uk.
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