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Running · Marathons
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Location
- Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK, UK
- Distance
- 26.2 mi / 42.2 km
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon: 19 September 2026, from Holme-next-the-Sea car park, PE36 6LQ. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Race Timeline
9 days to go
Mileage drops across these final weeks while you hold onto some race-pace sharpness — arriving fresh matters more than arriving fitter.
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon 2026?
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon 2026 takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026.
Where does Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon start?
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon starts at Holme-next-the-Sea car park, PE36 6LQ. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon?
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2km).
How much does Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon cost to enter?
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Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Distance
- 26.2 miles / 42.2km
- Location
- Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Holme-next-the-Sea car park, PE36 6LQ
- Surface
- Trail
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
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Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Not published.
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Race Day Weather
Fetching today's forecast for race day…
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Holme-next-the-Sea car park, PE36 6LQ. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: trail.
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Holme-next-the-Sea car park, PE36 6LQ
Start line.
Where Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon starts and finishes
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon starts at Holme-next-the-Sea car park, PE36 6LQ. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Route Breakdown
Point-to-point marathon along the waymarked Norfolk Coast Path National Trail from Holme-next-the-Sea to Morston, licensed by the Trail Running Association.
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
9:10
Average pace / km
5:42
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | 30K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 6:52 | 4:16 | 21:21 | 42:41 | 1:30:04 | 2:08:04 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 7:27 | 4:37 | 23:07 | 46:15 | 1:37:34 | 2:18:44 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 8:01 | 4:59 | 24:54 | 49:48 | 1:45:05 | 2:29:25 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 8:35 | 5:20 | 26:41 | 53:22 | 1:52:35 | 2:40:05 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 9:10 | 5:42 | 28:28 | 56:55 | 2:00:05 | 2:50:46 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 9:44 | 6:03 | 30:14 | 1:00:29 | 2:07:35 | 3:01:26 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 10:18 | 6:24 | 32:01 | 1:04:02 | 2:15:06 | 3:12:06 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 10:53 | 6:46 | 33:48 | 1:07:36 | 2:22:36 | 3:22:47 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 11:27 | 7:07 | 35:34 | 1:11:09 | 2:30:06 | 3:33:27 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 12:36 | 7:50 | 39:08 | 1:18:16 | 2:45:07 | 3:54:48 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:08 | 4:16:08 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:08 | 4:37:29 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:09 | 4:58:50 | 7:00:00 |
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon finish
3:59:36
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
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Tag Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyNorfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Holme-next-the-Sea car park, PE36 6LQ
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon
16-20 weeks is the target window for first-time marathoners; 12-16 weeks is solid if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Arrive with your longest run behind you in training, not on race day itself.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 2-3 weeks while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Holme-next-the-Sea car park, PE36 6LQ fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A deliberate increase in carbohydrate over the two to three days before the race is the well-established approach at marathon distance.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Most runners take on carbohydrate every 30 to 45 minutes from about an hour in, alongside fluid at the on-course stations.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
No road closures — the Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon is run off-road (Trail), so local traffic is unaffected.
Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Norfolk Coastal Trail Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.