Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon

  • Norwich
  • 21.1 km
  • Entry from £36
  • Open entry

The bottom line: this 21.1 km half marathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £36 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.

Data current as of

The five sub-scores

PB potential
Value100
Conditions100
Beginner-friendly
Organisation

No single black-box number: each sub-score is shown independently. See the scoring methodology.

Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon's half marathon is a loop course over 21.1 km that runs a mixed profile. It is a rural event at heart.

How hilly is the Larking Gowen Norwich Half Marathon?

Course profile not yet available for this race.

The course is a loop course. The half marathon route covers 21.1 km. It finishes at Norfolk Showground, Norwich. The surface is predominantly road.

What are realistic finish times?

Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.

Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 3h30 cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too. Scenery-seekers get a rural backdrop.

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.

Parking: Free parking on race day in two official car parks (White and Green) at the Norfolk Showground; postcode NR9 5GA. A finish-area village waits at the end.

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.

Expect typical race-day temperatures around 8°C, winds near 23 kph and about 1 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.

Verdict

The bottom line: this 21.1 km half marathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £36 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance.