ZigZag - Birthday Run
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ZigZag - 2026 Birthday Run
This event takes place on 17 May 2026 at Billingford Lakes and Country Park, NR20 4RG. It marks Zig Zag Running's sixth anniversary and the organiser notes there will be cake and complimentary coffee and cake at the finish.
The course is a mixed surface route through park and trail terrain. Surfaces include tarmac paths, grassland and rougher trail sections, and the route is described as mainly flat with a few rises. A base camp aid station is available for refilling and light supplies.
Distances offered include:
- 5k (age 14 and over for this distance)
- 10k (age 17 and over for this distance)
- 15k
- Half marathon
- Heavy half marathon
- Full marathon
- Ultra marathon
A heavy half is listed as 5 laps standard with options to change to 6 or 7 laps on the day. The ultra is listed as 9 laps standard with the option to increase up to about 12 laps depending on available time. Parking is included in the entry fee. All finishers receive a bespoke event medal and a Lucky Dip option is available for some distances. The event is cupless - participants should bring their own cups or bottles. Maximum entrants are 300 and entries close on 16 May 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
