Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon
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Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
The event offers two trail distances along the Norfolk Coast Path, finishing at Morston for both routes. The courses are mainly off road and follow the waymarked National Trail signs marked with acorns. The route has not been measured by a UKA approved course measurer, so all distances are approximate.
Entrant limits and basic details:
- Full marathon : starts at Holme-next-the-Sea, finishes at Morston.
- Half marathon : starts at Burnham Overy Staithe, finishes at Morston.
Entries are limited to 200 full marathon places and 300 half marathon places. The event donates £5 from every entry to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Timing uses gun electronic timing with timing mats at points on the course and manual recording of race numbers at checkpoints and the finish. Transfers between entrants are permitted up to two weeks before the event; refunds are not offered.
Facilities and safety: checkpoints supply water, squash and light snacks at specified points along each route; runners are asked to carry enough food and drink to reach the first checkpoint. The event is cup less so participants should bring reusable cups or bottles. There is no mandatory kit, but runners are advised to consider an extra layer for exposed coastal conditions. Marshals will be at main road crossings but they will not stop traffic. First aiders will be present at the start, finish and along the course.
Additional notes: the course is not suitable for wheelchairs or for dogs to accompany runners. Minimum age on race day is 18. Medals are given to all finishers and prizes are awarded to the top three in male and female or open categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
