• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Norwich
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £36
  • Open entry

Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2027 edition

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true cost £166

Decision summary

Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:57/km

3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Entry fee
£36

Lower than 68% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
84/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
32 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon?

The Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course notes also call it a mostly flat, fast route in most areas but with some undulation, running through villages around the Norfolk Showground and passing Barnham Broom Golf Club at around Mile 7.

Where does the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon route go?

The Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon route starts at Norfolk Showground, Norwich and finishes at Norfolk Showground, Norwich. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Norfolk Showground, Barnham Broom Golf Club and Easton College. A mostly flat, fast route in most areas but with some undulation, running through villages around the Norfolk Showground and passing Barnham Broom Golf Club at around Mile 7.

What should runners know on race day for the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon?

Bag drop is available. The event uses closed-road arrangements. Wave starts are used. 4. True.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Scenic Tour
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
3,000

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
17+
Cut-off
3:30:00

Race day logistics

Wave starts
Yes
Aid stations
4
Pacers
Yes
Bag drop
Yes
Headphones allowed
No
Closed roads
Yes
Race village
Yes
Post-race village
Yes
Medal
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Norfolk Showground, Norwich
Finish
Norfolk Showground, Norwich
Parking
Free parking on race day in two official car parks (White and Green) at the Norfolk Showground; postcode NR9 5GA.

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Landmarks
Norfolk Showground, Barnham Broom Golf Club, Easton College
Notable features
  • A mostly flat, fast route in most areas but with some undulation, running through villages around the Norfolk Showground and passing Barnham Broom Golf Club at around Mile 7

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£36
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£166
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 8°CTypical temperature
  • 23 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 84Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

How much does the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £36, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £166 including modelled travel and accommodation.