Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon 2020
Half-marathon/Marathon
19 Sep 2020
Entries open 21 Sep!
The 2020 Norfolk Coastal Marathon will follow along a beautiful stretch of the north Norfolk coastline. We are pleased that a team of East Anglia Air Ambulance volunteers will be joining the support crew. £5 of your entry fee will be donated to the EAAA. This event sells out months in advance so don't delay!
Distance: Marathon/Half-Marathon
Suitable for: All abilities
Medals: All finishers will be awarded a bespoke medal
Places available: Marathon 160 / Half-Marathon 265
Event Details
Start time: Marathon 9am, Half-Marathon 10.30am
Entry details: Online entry only via Si entries
Results details: We use chip (electronic) timing at our events, and also may be manually recording your race number at checkpoints/finish for safety reasons. Please ensure your race number is clearly visible to marshals at all times. We will endeavour to check & publish results within 48 hours of the event finish.
Entry cost: Marathon £32 Half-Marathon £28 UKA affiliated (must quote UKA URN on entry), Non-UKA affiliated Marathon £34 Half-Marathon £30
Refunds: You will be entitled to a 60% refund if you are unable to take part, up until 6 weeks before the day of the race
Transfers: Transfer of a place to another participant will be allowed with permission of the Race Director up until 2 weeks before the day of the race
Transport: Coach transport will be available from the finish location to the start, BEFORE the event begins (i.e. leave your car at the finish). Must be booked at the same time as entering. Cost £10. Marathon coach will leave promptly at 7.30am, Half-Marathon coach will leave promptly at 9am
Race numbers: Participants to collect on the day at registration
Cut off: All participants must complete the event by 5pm
Drop bag: A small (e.g 10 litre) drop bag can be transported from the start to the finish line. This needs to be clearly labelled with your name & race number.
Refreshments: Checkpoints with water, squash & snacks approx every 7 miles
First aid: First-aiders will be present at the Start/Finish and along the course. If you develop medical problems, please alert the nearest marshal and prompt assistance will be provided
Special info: We use SI entries for registration. Please add noreply@sientries.co.uk to your trusted/safe e-mail list to avoid information e-mails regarding this event going into your spam
Friends/family: Supporters are most welcome at our events.
Contact: Kevin Marshall on 07955 495016
Course Details
Start locations
Holme Next-the-Sea (Marathon)
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Burnham Overy Staithe (Half-Marathon)
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Finish location
Morston Quay
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The route follows the coastal trail from Holme to Morston.
Information including gpx file can be found at: https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path
Finish line: All finishers will receive a bespoke medal, a finishers t-shirt and a warm welcome!
Race Rules
Minimum age on race day: (18) Full Marathon; (17) Half Marathon
No person (except a blind runner’s attendant) may accompany a competitor at any point on the course.
All competitors must compete on foot.
The course is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Cut-off times: All participants must be finished by 5pm.
Mandatory kit - a list will be sent in your final info email. It will simply be the items we consider you will need to keep you safe on the course. You will always need to supply your own cup and please always consider weather conditions on the day when you get packing.