Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike
Full Marathon
Fundraising pledge: £250
Half Marathon
Fundraising pledge: £250
About the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike
The Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike is one of our flattest routes, starting in Cromer and heading towards Holkham Hall.
You’ll walk along the beautiful Norfolk shoreline, passing through picturesque fishing villages and along sweeping sandy beaches, with some sections of shingle to keep you on your toes!
Included in your registration fee are:
- Your Macmillan hiking top
- Training and fundraising support from your dedicated Mighty Hike team
- A fresh buffet lunch, pit stops filled with snacks for all plus an additional hot meal to finish if you’re doing the full marathon
- Regular pit stops with toilets and medical support
- Expert mountain leaders to keep you on track
- Free professional photos to remember your incredible achievement
- A special medal and glass of bubbly to celebrate crossing the finish!
Hike solo and meet friends along the way or sign up with a team of friends and family for a memorable day together.
Interested in taking part as a large corporate group of 20 or more? Email mightyhikes@macmillan.org.uk for more information.
Take a deeper dive into the Norfolk Coast route and track the terrain and elevation of every mile, thanks to this 3D route video from the lovely people at Relive!
“The food was amazing, the toilets all clean, the cups of tea were amazing!!” Deanna, Norfolk Coast 2024
Laura's Mighty Hike journey
“I had no idea that Macmillan provided grants and boy did I cry when it was given to me.”
Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2021. Due to the financial impact of cancer, covering the cost of her rent and heating was a major worry.
"Calling up the Macmillan Support Line was straightforward and not as daunting as I thought. She just let me talk and cry. It was far removed from the more clinical, time-limited conversations I’d had in the hospital; on the Support Line it was very personal and I felt I had as much time as I needed. At the end of the conversation, I felt relieved that I could cover the rent and heating for another month."
Mighty Hikes support
Whether you’re new to long-distance walking or a regular rambler, we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. All you need to do is put one foot in front of the other, knowing every pound you raise will make a Mighty difference to people with cancer.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the route?
The full and half marathons will start at Runton Road Car Park, NR27 9AU.
The half marathon finishes at Blakeney Playing Fields, NR25 7PG. The full marathon finishes at Holkham Hall, NR23 1PR.
View the routes on Google Maps.
View the full marathon GPS route and half marathon GPS route.
Please note that the routes can be subject to change following health and safety inspections. Any key changes will be communicated on the day.
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What time does it start and finish?
The hike will set off in waves 20 minutes apart, from 6.50am for the full marathon and 8:00am for the half marathon.
You will book your start wave when you register. These are given on a first-come, first-served basis and we advise hikers with a slow pace to book the earliest start wave available to give plenty of time to complete the route.
For the full marathon, we estimate that the fastest walkers will finish in around 7.5 hours while the slowest walkers could take around 12.5 hours.
For the half marathon, we estimate that the fastest walkers will finish in around 4 hours while the slowest walkers could take around 6 hours.
If your plans change, don’t worry, you can amend your start wave using our Manage My Booking page. -
How do I get there?
Parking for the full marathon will be available at both the start venue, Runton Road Car Park, NR27 9AU, and also at the finish venue, Holkham Estate, NR23 1RP. For the half marathon, parking will be available at the start venue, Runton Road Car Park, NR27 9AU.
For the full marathon, free shuttle buses will run to the start line on the morning of the hike from Holkham Hall, and also from the finish venue to Runton Road after the hike. There will also be free shuttle buses from the half marathon finish line to the car park in the afternoon.
You can book parking when you register. -
When does registration close?
Registration for the full and half marathon closes at midnight on the Friday 2 May, one week before the hike, or earlier if it sells out.
So, sign up today to avoid missing out! -
What if my Mighty Hike gets cancelled?If your Mighty Hike is cancelled for any reason, you’ll be contacted by email and text and live updates will be made to this FAQ document with all the information you need.
Ready to join?
Potential training routes in and around Norfolk
Volunteering at a Mighty Hike
Don’t fancy hiking?
Become a Mighty Hike volunteer instead!
From helping with registration to handing out medals and bubbly at the finish line, there’s a role for everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, meet like-minded people and explore beautiful corners of the UK.
Every hour you give makes a Mighty difference.
See other Mighty Hikes
Don’t fancy this one? No sweat! We’ve got many other beautiful Mighty Hikes in all corners of the UK, hilly and flat, so you can find the perfect challenge for you.