ABOUT Boghopper Races
Boghopper Races Ltd
Boghopper Races is a result of a run chat of Janice Coglin-Hibbert and Kevin Burgess. As ultrarunners and triathletes ourselves we wanted to introduce more people to the joys of ultrarunning and especially Norfolk's amazing trails.
New Ultramarathons
October 2023 saw the launch of two brand new ultramarathons, showcasing the beautiful Norfolk countryside and the estates of Blickling and Felbrigg Hall. Back in 2024, 2025 and now 2026, with the addition of a 100km race!.
A beginner friendly 50km and a more challenging 50 mile route (100km in Winter 2026) for the more experienced, both taking place on the Weavers' Way. These were the first two races that we launched and from there we have grown but still keeping the Beginner Friendly ethos at heart.
What makes us Beginner Friendly?
Our Marathon races will always have an 8 hour completion time and a 4 hour half way cut off
Our 50km races will always have a 10 hour completion time and generous interim cut offs. An average speed of 5km (3 mph) will get you to the finish in time.
Our 50 mile races will have a 15 hour completion time and generous interim cut offs, means an average speed of 3mph will get you to the finish.
Our 100km race will have a 19 hour completion time, still giving you every chance of getting to that finish.
Spectators can meet athletes at selected crew points and provide supplies, food, drink and importantly, moral support.
Our focus is on encouraging more people to fall in love with the sport of long distance trail running without feeling daunted while still enabling those at the front of the field to race hard also.
Our routes will be very raceable allowing for good competition for the more competitive among you and will also be spectator friendly allowing you to see your own crew 3 or more times on the route.
The whole ethos of our team is on helping you to achieve your goal. We are runners ourselves and understand first hand how hard these races can be. We will do everything we can to help you get across the finish line safely (apart from running it for you)!
the Boghopper Races Team...
Kevin Burgess
Rattus rattus, the ultra rat
Janice Coglin-Hibbert
It’s not often you get to do something in life that you really love.
I am a GP, I spent the first 18 years of my career in the Army and developed an interest in sports medicine. My Army career led me to different destinations that weren’t totally compatible with sports, namely Afghanistan and Iraq
When I left the Forces I settled in Norwich and joined Tri-anglia triathlon club. I soon became fitter than ever and started doing long distance triathlons. It was through this that I met Janice who persuaded me to try ultras. I had done 2 before and knew that ultras were a totally different beast to Ironman triathlons and take a certain type of determination to finish that I personally think is above and beyond the effort required for Ironman.
I signed up for the Peddars Way Ultra with Janice and I can now confess to being totally addicted to the sport of ultra distance running having completed over 40 ultras since then. I do know the glow and self satisfaction of finishing an event having battled through self doubt and having to find that extra bit of belief to make it through to the finish.
I also now know what makes a good race and I think I know what athletes want. A friendly race, relatively stress free cut off times, kind marshals, a well marked route, good feed stations, food at the finish, a decent medal and the opportunity to race in some beautiful surroundings.
Myself and Janice will endeavour to make this happen for you by putting athlete experience at the heart of all our events and we hope you enjoy joining us on our journey.
We have some beautiful trails, it's definitely not all flat and boring and you may find yourself addicted just like I did.
Janice Coglin-Hibbert
Rattus rattus, the ultra rat
Janice Coglin-Hibbert
Running is my first love, especially trail running and cross country.
By day I help manage Norfolk's Household waste, by night I teach swimming and coach triathletes and in between; Boghopper Races.
I discovered triathlon in 2014 after my Dad died and worked up through to Ironman distance. I found long distance running in 2015, going straight to an ultra distance race. My dearest friend Karen got me involved in ultras in 2018 and I keep going back (often with Karen, Kevin, Paul and Rattus Rattus, my ultra rat).
I met Kev through Tri-anglia Triathlon Club before my first long distance triathlon. We train and race together and are as nutty as one another. Always trying out new adventures, trails, ideas and projects. We spend alot of time chatting and thinking of ways to test our boundaries and are always happy to support and encourage others on their journeys. Which is where the idea for Boghopper Races comes from.
We know ultra's pretty well and have experienced many different races and distances We want to showcase how great Norfolk's trails really are, so we set about setting the Weaver's Way ultra up, with a choice of 50km or 50miles and have gone on to create several more races since.
Setting up a new business is far from easy, especially in tough economic times, and some hard decisions have to be made. But we aim to look after all of our participants, start to finish; whether you are walking or running, come first or last.
Kevin and I and the rest of the team will undoubtedly look after you and hope that you have an amazing experience. Ultras are tough and like nothing else, but you still come back for more!! We hope you will come and join us on our new (ad)venture soon.
Jan x
Rattus rattus, the ultra rat
Rattus rattus, the ultra rat
Rattus rattus, the ultra rat
Rattus has accompanied us on many adventures across the UK. A faithful and clever rat who has accomplished many a marathon and ultra. Normally, you will find him attached to the back of Janice's pack, taking in the scenery.