Holkham Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Holkham Half Marathon and 10k takes place within the grounds of the 18th-century Holkham Hall estate and the surrounding Norfolk countryside. This event features movements through parkland and rural roads, providing participants with views of the historic estate and local scenery. Both distance options are held on closed roads, ensuring a traffic-free environment for all participants.
Course Details
The event offers two main distances:
- Half Marathon: A road course with an undulating terrain and an elevation gain of 220m.
- 10k: A road course with an undulating terrain and an elevation gain of 97m.
The routes are marked at every kilometre with distance flags. Marshals are stationed along the course to provide guidance to runners as they navigate the rural roads and estate grounds. Both races start and finish directly in front of the iconic Holkham Hall.
Facilities and Services
The event includes a central event village where food and drink options are available. Participants have access to chip-timed results for accurate performance tracking. After crossing the finish line, runners receive post-race goodies provided by event partners and a themed medal.
Professional event photography is provided, with free race photos made available to participants after the event. For those interested in event merchandise, technical t-shirts featuring the event logo can be purchased during the registration process.
Location and Access
The event is held at Holkham Hall, located near Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk. The venue serves as the primary hub for race day logistics, including the start line, finish line, and spectator areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
