Run Or Cycle Events

19/06/2022

Unfortunately the First Light Festival has had to be stopped and with regret, due to the extreme weather experienced overnight and further uncertainties for Sunday we have decided to cancel the running and cycling events so as not to put competitor safety at unnecessary risk. Apologies, we will be in touch with all competitors ASAP with regards to refunds

14/06/2022

ROC Coastal Trail (approx 13.1 miles) will follow the coast line southwards from South Pier, Lowestoft, along the esplanade, onto the promenade and along the beach coastal path. The trail route will turn inland just past Kessingland towards the half-way food and water station at Benacre, where runners must clock-in, before returning back along the route northwards to the finish line. The trail route also includes a water station at Heathland Beach and toilet facilities are near to the start line and at Kessingland Church Place. Start time: 4.30am

14/06/2022

ROC Coastal Sportive 50 (approx 50 miles) will follow the coast line northwards from South Pier, Lowestoft, through Gorleston-on-sea, before turning inland towards Burgh Castle and south to Beccles, then heading back to Lowestoft. The Sportive 50 route includes a half-way food, water and WC stop at the Bell Inn, St Olaves, NR31 9HE. Start time: 4.30am ⏰

11/06/2022

7 days 😁🔆⏰

31/05/2022

ROC Coastal Sportive departs Lowestoft South Beach at first light (4.30am) on Sunday 19 June 2022. See the sunrise (fingers crossed), cycle the 50 mile course and be back in time for breakfast! Photo credit:

20/05/2022

Be at the start line for first light! ROC Coastal Trail is a half marathon on Sunday 19 June leaving Lowestoft South Beach and heading to Kessingland and back. Sign up today at www.runorcycleevents.com

06/04/2022

Secure you spot for ROC Coastal Sportive - 50 or 100 mile options. Part of this year's First Light Lowestoft celebrations. Sign up: www.runorcycleeventd.com We go at first light 19 June!

29/03/2022

Places back on sale for ROC Coastal Trail half marathon. Sign up: www.runorcycleeventd.com We go at first light 19 June!

15/03/2022

FIVE DAYS… to grab yourself early bird entry for ROC Coastal Sportive - 50 or 100 miles https://www.runorcycleevents.com/roc-coastal-sportive-2022 We go at first light!

ROC Coastal Sportive is a cycling challenge that starts at sunrise by Lowestoft Beach, Suffolk, during the First Light Festival in June 2022. A 100 mile route through Cromer or a shorter 50 mile loop to Norfolk and back, will both pass through areas of outstanding natural beauty, and historic towns....

14/03/2022

LAST FEW DAYS… to get your early bird entry for ROC Coastal Trail www.runorcycleevents.com/roc-coastal-trail-2022 We go at first light!

ROC Coastal Trail is a half marathon for runners and walkers that will start at sunrise on Lowestoft Beach, Suffolk, during the First Light Festival. The trail will pass through unspoiled landscape and beautiful beaches.