2027 Norfolk Marathon - Apr 18 Countdown

Q: When is the 2027 Norfolk Marathon?

The exact 2027 date is not yet confirmed. The 2026 edition ran on Sunday 19 April 2026, and EPIC Norfolk has historically held the race in mid-April, so a same-weekend slot (around 18 April 2027) is the working projection. Check the official EPIC Norfolk page for the confirmed date before booking travel.

Q: How do you enter the Norfolk Marathon?

Entry is open, first-come paid registration &mdash; there is no lottery. The full marathon costs roughly &pound;44 (affiliated) or &pound;46 (unaffiliated) plus a booking fee, sold through EPIC Norfolk and timing partner Total Race Timing. The field is small (around 485 full-marathon finishers), so capacity can sell out; book early rather than waiting.

Q: Are there charity places?

Yes. Alongside paid entries, EPIC Norfolk offers charity places through partner charities. Most require a fundraising commitment of at least &pound;250 to that charity in exchange for an entry-fee refund. If you would rather raise money than pay the standard fee, contact the organiser or chosen charity before the main entry sells out.

Q: What is the course like and how hilly is it?

It is a road marathon along the North Norfolk coast, starting and finishing in Cromer. The route is gently undulating rather than flat &mdash; clifftop and countryside lanes with modest rises, not the dead-flat profile some flat-Fenland Norfolk races have. Just after 10 km the full marathon splits from the half, includes a short narrow single-file section, then rejoins for the final ~6 miles. The finish on Tucker Street looks out over Cromer Pier and the sea.

Q: How much elevation gain does the marathon have?

Expect moderate climbing &mdash; on the order of 150&ndash;200 m (roughly 500&ndash;650 ft) across the 42.2 km. GPS watches over-read on undulating coastal terrain, so your device may show more. There is no single sustained climb; the gain comes from repeated small clifftop and inland rollers rather than one big hill.

Q: What should I wear and what is the weather like?

Mid-April on the Norfolk coast is cool and breezy: average highs near 13&ndash;14&deg;C (mid-50s&deg;F), a race-morning feel closer to 11&deg;C (52&deg;F), humidity around 74%, and onshore North Sea wind averaging about 15 km/h. Rain is a real possibility (April sees showers on roughly half its days). Wear a light long-sleeve or vest with arm sleeves you can remove, and plan for a headwind on the exposed clifftop legs.

Q: What is the time limit?

The cut-off is 6 hours for the full marathon (the half marathon has a 4-hour limit). That is a comfortable window of about 13:45 per mile / 8:32 per km, friendly to first-timers and run-walkers. There are 7 water stations roughly every 5 km, with electrolytes at the final four and vegan sweets around miles 16.5 and 23.

Q: Does the Norfolk Marathon count as a Boston qualifier?

No. The race is run under UK Athletics rules with a Full Marathon Licence, but there is no published AIMS / World Athletics course certification, so it is not a Boston-qualifying course. Choose it for the coastal scenery and a friendly small-field experience rather than for a BQ time.

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Race Information

Race	2027 Norfolk Marathon - Apr 18
City	Cromer
Date	2027-04-18 at 09:30
Field Size	~485 runners
Time Limit	6 hours
Cutoff pace	8:32/km
Timezone	Europe/London
Official Site	EPIC Norfolk
Registration	Register · 46 GBP

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	8.4°C / 47°F
Humidity	85%
Wind	24.5 km/h
Rain Chance	27%
Typical Conditions	Cool, breezy North Sea coastal morning, often cloudy with a chance of showers

What to Prepare: Mid-April in Cromer is cool (~52°F / 11°C) with onshore wind off the North Sea averaging ~15 km/h. Dress in a light long-sleeve you can shed; the clifftop sections are exposed, so expect a headwind on at least one leg.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 24.5 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

	Cooler	Typical	Warmer
Temperature	6.3°C	8.3°C	10.5°C
Dew point	2.8°C	6°C	8.4°C

Wet-day chance: 27% Runnability: 68/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course Type	Loop (shared start/finish)
Elevation Gain	180m
Terrain	Road (coastal, undulating)
Profile	A coastal road marathon through the North Norfolk countryside. Starts on Cliff Avenue by North Lodge Park and finishes on Tucker Street in central Cromer, overlooking Cromer Pier. Gently undulating clifftop and inland roads rather than pancake-flat, with a few narrow single-file lanes; 7 water stations roughly every 5 km. Run under UK Athletics rules but not a Boston-qualifying certified course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2027 Norfolk Marathon?

The exact 2027 date is not yet confirmed. The 2026 edition ran on Sunday 19 April 2026, and EPIC Norfolk has historically held the race in mid-April, so a same-weekend slot (around 18 April 2027) is the working projection. Check the official EPIC Norfolk page for the confirmed date before booking travel.

How do you enter the Norfolk Marathon?

Entry is open, first-come paid registration — there is no lottery. The full marathon costs roughly £44 (affiliated) or £46 (unaffiliated) plus a booking fee, sold through EPIC Norfolk and timing partner Total Race Timing. The field is small (around 485 full-marathon finishers), so capacity can sell out; book early rather than waiting.

Are there charity places?

Yes. Alongside paid entries, EPIC Norfolk offers charity places through partner charities. Most require a fundraising commitment of at least £250 to that charity in exchange for an entry-fee refund. If you would rather raise money than pay the standard fee, contact the organiser or chosen charity before the main entry sells out.

What is the course like and how hilly is it?

It is a road marathon along the North Norfolk coast, starting and finishing in Cromer. The route is gently undulating rather than flat — clifftop and countryside lanes with modest rises, not the dead-flat profile some flat-Fenland Norfolk races have. Just after 10 km the full marathon splits from the half, includes a short narrow single-file section, then rejoins for the final ~6 miles. The finish on Tucker Street looks out over Cromer Pier and the sea.

How much elevation gain does the marathon have?

Expect moderate climbing — on the order of 150–200 m (roughly 500–650 ft) across the 42.2 km. GPS watches over-read on undulating coastal terrain, so your device may show more. There is no single sustained climb; the gain comes from repeated small clifftop and inland rollers rather than one big hill.

What should I wear and what is the weather like?

Mid-April on the Norfolk coast is cool and breezy: average highs near 13–14°C (mid-50s°F), a race-morning feel closer to 11°C (52°F), humidity around 74%, and onshore North Sea wind averaging about 15 km/h. Rain is a real possibility (April sees showers on roughly half its days). Wear a light long-sleeve or vest with arm sleeves you can remove, and plan for a headwind on the exposed clifftop legs.

What is the time limit?

The cut-off is 6 hours for the full marathon (the half marathon has a 4-hour limit). That is a comfortable window of about 13:45 per mile / 8:32 per km, friendly to first-timers and run-walkers. There are 7 water stations roughly every 5 km, with electrolytes at the final four and vegan sweets around miles 16.5 and 23.

Does the Norfolk Marathon count as a Boston qualifier?

No. The race is run under UK Athletics rules with a Full Marathon Licence, but there is no published AIMS / World Athletics course certification, so it is not a Boston-qualifying course. Choose it for the coastal scenery and a friendly small-field experience rather than for a BQ time.