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Autumn Blickling Half Marathon

Sunday 20 October

The Autumn Blickling Half Marathon is an event not to be missed! The route will take you through some of the most scenic parts of the North Norfolk countryside. A sell out event every year, this half marathon promises to be a race to remember. Come along to explore the breath-taking route and take home a bespoke medal.

FREE place (if you commit to raising a minimum of £125 sponsorship)

Time

9am

Date

Sunday 20 October

Where

Aylsham, Norfolk

Run by EPIC Norfolk (Exercising People In Communities), this half marathon is a road race and takes you through the most scenic parts of the North Norfolk countryside of Blickling and surrounding areas.

This is an England Athletics Certified Course with Chip Timing and a finishers medal for every participant. 

The Blickling Half Marathon takes place twice a year; in the spring it starts and finishes in front of Blickling Hall itself and is a multi-terrain route, in the autumn the race starts and finishes in Aylsham and is 100% on road.

What you need to take part

To enter, please click on the link below to visit the ‘Let’s Do This’ website, and select a ‘Big C Charity Place’.

Big C runner smiling at the cheering crowd

Training

Running a half marathon is an incredible achievement. The earlier you start your training, the better, and there are plenty of guides around to help you prepare.

Once your place is confirmed, our fundraising team can advise you on training plans and how best to get ready for the challenge.

A close up of a woman walking in blue trainers

“My team and I really enjoyed taking part in the Blickling Half Marathon. It has been a great experience for the team working with Big C; they’ve been easy to work with and it’s really rewarding to raise money to contribute to all the great work they do for the local community.”

JAKE, leaders ESTATE AGENTS
How do I sign up for a free Big C place?

To enter, please click on the link below to visit the ‘Let’s Do This’ website, and select a ‘Big C Charity Place’.

Are there toilets available enroute?

There will be toilets enroute. Further information will be available nearer the time.

Is there parking available?

Parking is available near to the start of the route.

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