Thetford Festival of Running

Next Race: 21/02/2027

High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF

Overall Rating

5/ 5

38 reviews
Would you recommend it to others? Yes
How did you rate the scenery? 5/5
How did you rate the atmosphere? 5/5
How did you rate the organisation? 5/5
Do you think this was friendly to beginners? Yes

Deirdre Siddaway

Another Fantastic Zig Zag Event!

Love running with Zig Zag - such an inclusive and encouraging organisation, and the medals .. . the coffee and cake ... incredible aid station; friendly marshals and this time - a new venue.
Congratulations Zoe & Stephen on another amazing event.
If you haven't run with Zig Zag - you must ... a wonderful running community - and did I mention the beautiful medals and delicious cake?!!!!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
michelle griffiths-reeve

Beautiful, fun and inclusive

I love the flexibility of the Zig Zag events, there's no distance or pace pressure, just a lovely atmosphere that welcomes all. And great cake too!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Linsey Linn

First time running on a zigzag event and will definitely book another.

Well organised and very friendly run. Great parking and other facilities - always better when you have proper loos! Lovely choice of proper cakes and hot drinks.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Marta Chutek

Great event, very well organised.

That was my first running event experience. The atmosphere was amazing, even for beginners like myself. Thetford forest scenery were extraordinary, fresh air and beautiful surroundings made my running more enjoyable. Highly recommended Zig Zag Running, well organised and you get a cake at the end of your run. Thank you for a great experience.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026

Lovely race, but the hill during the last mile was a killer, especially doing it 8 times!

A really lovely race venue, with brilliant marshals, easy parking and really well organised. Amazing selection of cakes at the end which was most welcomed and appreciated.

I entered the marathon distance but ended up running 27.8 miles so be prepared to have a little extra in your tank once you hit 26.2 miles. A shorter ‘mile out and mile back’ for lap 8 would have been great (I was at around 24 miles at the turn around at the end of lap 7) but understand that might not be easy to organise.

I ran in road running trainers, but the course is really all off road/trails. It was beautiful being amongst all the woodlands and trees, with the chorus of birds as your soundtrack, a great way to spend a Sunday morning. However, if you’re usually a road runner then it’s a little different underfoot to pounding the streets and trail shoes might be more beneficial and offer more support over the uneven ground.

A really friendly and welcoming race and would highly recommend this and would love to run another zig zag race in the future.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
John DELANEY

Friendly, supportive at a great venue.

Loved the options, loved the course, loved the coffee and cake! We'll be back.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Moira Macdonald

Excellent venue, fantastic course, so well organised. And of course, the cake!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
SUSAN GLAZER

Love the friendly relaxed atmosphere at Zig Zag and the flexibility to do different distances. Great location too.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Nigel Norris

Brillient!

Lovely Venue. Will be back.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Kate Hill

Stunning location and well organised

The organisers of Zigzag know what runners want and need (cake / coffee / encouragement )
The community is so friendly and the location just idyllic !

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Jamie Gallo

Great event with a chilled atmosphere and scenic location

Would highly recommend for all abilities. Covers every distance and such a welcoming environment and chilled atmosphere with a scenic route. Cakes at the end are amazing. Will definitely be back next year

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Jane Parkington

An Absolutely amazing event in every aspect

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Helen Driver

Zigzagging at its best.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Amy Thompson

The friendliest of events I have ever taken part in!

Such a wonderful day, in a beautiful location.

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Viona Rundell

Great event, great organisation, great volunteers and great cake!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Magdalena Peacock

Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere

It was my second run with Zig Zag and definitely not last .
Love the friendly atmosphere and of course cakes at the end

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Suzie Wenham

Friendly, fun, well organised.

Amazing cake!

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Chris Teague

Well organised friendly event

My first half marathon and the location was amazing, if not a little muddy.
But the event was very well organised and the marshals were lovely.
Thank you for a great day

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Julien Nelson

Enjoyable day out

Whilst I appreciate the forest has a no bin policy for an event as this were there are gel packets/coffee cups / cake tissues some bins would prevent some of the rubbish dropped out of pockets

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026
Sacha Pearson

Well organised and very enjoyable (and that's just the cake).

Reviewed using Eventrac, Feb 2026