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Take on the Norfolk Public Sector Challenge – a coastal adventure like no other!
Are you ready to push your limits, strengthen your team, and experience one of the most breathtaking walks in the UK? The Norfolk Public Sector Challenge is calling! Gather your colleagues and take on an unforgettable journey across the stunning North Norfolk coast, from the majestic Holkham Hall to the charming seaside town of Cromer.
A Challenge Built for Teams
This isn’t just a walk—it’s a test of resilience, teamwork, and determination. Choose from three distance options—6.5 miles, 12 miles, or the full 26.2-mile marathon trek—and work together to conquer the North Norfolk Coastal Path.
For more details, check out the dropdown tabs below.
Sign up todayPlease note this is a closed event for employees within the Norfolk Public Sector.
Fundraising Incentives
We recognise your efforts and want to ensure you feel rewarded!
The Norfolk Public Sector Challenge takes place on the stunning Norfolk Coastal path.
The challenge offers participants a choice of three distances – 26.2 miles / 12 miles / 6.5 miles.
Please find the various starting points and rest stops (with ‘What3Words location) detailed below:
26.2 mile starting point – Holkham Hall
🕰️ Wave 1 | 7:30am for 7:45am start
🕰️ Wave 2 | 8:00am for 8:15am start
12 mile starting point – Cley Village Hall
🕰️ 12:00pm for 12:15pm start
6.5 mile starting point– Weybourne Beach Car Park
🕰️ 1:30pm for 1:45pm start
Finish – Runton Road Car Park
Pre-Event Support
Once you’ve signed up for the Norfolk Public Sector Challenge you won’t be on your own! The team at the Foundation will be in touch regularly to help you every step of the way. From providing tips and resources to boost your fundraising efforts to sharing tailored training guidance, we’re here to ensure you feel fully prepared and supported.
Event Support
On the big day itself, you will be supported by an army of amazing volunteers and staff!
We will have rest areas on route, with refreshments to ensure you can access any assistance and sustenance when required.
Transport
For an additional cost of £5 we are offering transport from the finish line at Cromer to the start line in Holkham (meaning your car is waiting for your when you complete the challenge!).
Please note: this needs to be booked in prior to the event and is available on a first come, first served basis. There will be two waves of transport from Cromer to Holkham at 6:30am and 7:00am. To book transport please select this option when signing up.
On sign up, each participant has the option of purchasing an official Community Sports Foundation challenge t-shirt.
You may need to invest in kit and equipment. We recommend visiting Go Outdoors, as you will be eligible for charity discount on most purchases.
We also recommend you wear the clothing you plan to wear on the event in your training walks, to ensure you are comfortable in them.
Use any nutrition products in your training if you have not used them before (such as gels) as they have been known to react in different ways with people.
The Community Sports Foundation uses the power of sport to support and inspire our community. Our charitable objectives are to:
Signing up to one of our fundraising events will support our efforts to drive inclusion for people with disabilities across Norfolk. Our life-changing provisions include:
Your support will impact thousands of children and adults. Help us to change lives in Norfolk.
Thank you.
Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, we are unable to allow dogs to take part, with the exception of assistance dogs.
All proceeds raised from the event will support the Foundation’s work with disadvantaged and disabled people across Norfolk. Take a look at how the charity changes lives here.
To change any of your details after signing up, please email [email protected].
We look at this on a case-by-case scenario. Speak to us, and we will help find the best solution.
Yes. See our offline fundraising form here. We will communicate how to send the money after the event.
We do not allow our participants to run the event. This is non-competition event. The event is fully supported, and all our timings for event support are based on walking pace.
Yes, toilets are available at start and finish locations, along with each refreshment station. There are also a number of additional public toilets on the route.
To sign up to the event, you must be 18 or over. Any under 18s will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Our Coastal Challenges are – to state the obvious – a challenge. However, with the right amount of training, you should be successful in completing the challenge. If you’d like a bespoke training plan or suggested training walking routes to help you prepare, please get in touch.
If you have never completed a walking event with us before, we suggest trying a shorter distance first; you can always sign up to the longer challenges next year!
Of course. Encourage you friends and family to wave you off at the start line and welcome you home at the finish line.
Yes. As part of your entry fee, we will provide you with all the food and drink you’ll need to get round. All dietary requirements will be catered for, and you can specify these on your entry form.
Please see our equipment list section.
A full risk assessment has been completed for the challenge, and all walkers will be issued with a copy and asked to sign a consent form.
All marshals will have first-aid equipment with them. If you use specific medication, we strongly recommend you carry it with you.
These events would not be possible without our volunteers. If you’d like to get involved with any of our events, please email
what3words is a great tool to find our rest stop locations and know you are all on track; in the worst case, it’ll help our support teams find you if you get lost! We will give all our walkers the what3words locations for all our rest stops.
For any queries or enquiries, contact us at [email protected]
You choose!
26th April 2026
11th October 2025
Thursday 21st August 2025