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Thetford Festival of Running
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Join other like-minded runners at this fantastic running festival set in the heart of the Thetford Forest. With 5 distances to choose from there is something for everyone to get involved with. Come for the supportive atmosphere and bespoke finisher's medal.
5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Sun, Feb 22, 2026
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Brandon, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
High Lodge, Thetford Forest, High Lodge, Brandon IP27 0AF, UK
Start times
Sunday, Feb 22, 2026
5k: 9:00 AM10k: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMMarathon: 9:00 AMUltra: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Thetford Festival of Running
5k
5km
£27 - £29
10k
10km
£27 - £29
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£29 - £36
Marathon
26.2mi
£33 - £38
Route information
NEW VENUE for 2026 - Thetford Festival of Running
Come and join us at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF
At our Festival of Running, you will join like-minded runners doing different distances. Options include 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or Ultra Marathon.
There is a six-hour event cut off, (if you start at 9am, and 4hour event cut off if you start at 11am) .
The route encompasses a 5.km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest. (ROUTE TBC)
You may be completing your first official 5k,10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or even ultra-Marathon, or it may be your 100th or 1000th, the location is pretty self-contained, making this an intimate event with us having exclusive use of the main area and have plenty of open space.
There will be a water, aid station located at the lap point so no stress of having to carry lots of food, water or equipment.
Parking on the day will be discounted for participants.
We will be based adjacent to Oak Lodge and will be utilising Oak Lodge for registration and for the provision of your complimentary teas, coffee and cake on completion.
There will be a Bespoke medal for the event, which you will receive at the end of the race. Or if you choose the lucky dip option (if an available option), you will choose from a selection of previous medals.
The course will be mainly pathway with a small section of trails and woodland (final route TBC). Our suggestion is to wear road trainers but depending on the weather before the event you may want to bring trails if you have them but not essential.
PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS CUPLESS - SO please bring cups and bottles for refreshment refilling
20% of your entry fee goes towards the upkeep of the forest and the caring of the woodlands.
What's included
- Medal (Lucky-Dip or Event Medal)
- Coffee and Cake for all finishers
- Event marshals
- Water/aid stations
- Subsidised parking (please collect QR code)
- Chip-timed results
How to get there
High Lodge, Thetford Forest, High Lodge, Brandon IP27 0AF, UK
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Parking has been subsidized. Please collect a QR code before departing.
Event day logistics
08:50 Runners to start line
09:00 Wave 1 starts
11:00 Wave 2 starts
15:00 Event ends
Waves
Participants have the choice to start their race at 9 am or 11 am. Please note that both waves will end at 3 pm, meaning those in the second wave will have a shorter time limit than those in the first wave.
Race Packs
Race bibs will be collected on the day from registration.
Age Restrictions
All entrants must be 18 and older to enter the event.
Water/Aid Station
There will be a water/aid station at Race HQ, which will be situated at the start and lap point of the route.
Lucky Dip Medal
The lucky dip medal (where available as an option) gives runners a chance of receiving a previous Zig Zag Events medal for a slightly reduced cost. This can be chosen when registering and ensures a little surprise on event day.
Cupless Event
Please note the event has gone cupless, so please bring your own water bottle to the event.
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