ZigZag - FEAR (Forget Everything And Run)
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FEAR (Forget Everything And Run), High Lodge, Thetford Forest
FEAR (Forget Everything And Run) returns for its fifth year at a new venue for 2026, located at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon IP27 0AF. The event is organised by Zig Zag Running and offers multiple distance choices and lap formats within a self contained area.
Distances available include:
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half Marathon
- Heavy Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
The route uses a 5.3 km loop within the grounds of Thetford Forest, with the final route to be confirmed. The course is mainly pathway with a small section of trails and woodland. Organisers suggest road trainers but note trail shoes may be useful depending on weather.
Lap and timing details are lap based: a heavy half is set at five laps by default with options to alter this on the day, and the ultra is set at nine laps with the possibility to increase up to twelve laps according to available time. Event cut offs include six hour and four hour options. A water aid station is located at the lap point.
Event facilities and extras include registration adjacent to Oak Lodge, complimentary teas, coffee and cake on completion, a bespoke event medal or lucky dip medal options, discounted parking at £5 with a QR code, and an entry fee range of £29 to £38. The event is cupless; participants are asked to bring cups or bottles for refreshment refilling. Twenty percent of each entry fee supports forest upkeep and woodland care. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
