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2024 Easter Sunday 5km Race & 1km Fun Run
Easter Sunday 31st March 2024
See race results HERE
Entries are open on the day for all races
5k until 10.00am
1K and under 5s in the marketplace from 9.30
Fakenham Community Centre Oak St, Fakenham NR21 9SR
Letter to entrants This letter gives you instructions for the day
Online 5k entries can be viewed here
Our 5K and 1K runs are another part of our Easter Sunday Funday festivities.
Runners/walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to come out and join us.
These lap races are on a circuit through the town centre. Everyone will receive a medal, and children will receive an Easter goodie bag. We will be taking entries on the day if there are spaces and until the races are full. You can enter online until the entry limit is reached. There may be some places available on the day for both the 5K and the 1K fun run. You should sign up for the Toddle’n’Trike on the day in the market place. All children must have a responsible adult.
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• 5K runners register at the Fak enham Community Centre, Oak St. NR21 9DY. Go to the registration desk to collect your number and timing chip.
• 1K Fun runners sign up by 11.15. Registration opens at 9.30 in the market place.
• The 5K race sign in desk opens at 8.45 and closes at 10.10.am. There will be a briefing for all 5K runners at 10.20pm at the start line.
• Entry on the day for the 5K will be at the Community Centre. Entry for the Fun Run will be in the market place. There is a maximum limit on the number of runners in each race so we may have to close on-the-day entry.
Free parking is available at Tesco and Aldi - they have kindly agreed to turn off their cameras for the day
You can also sign up for the 5K on the Total Race Timing website
5K Entry Fees
Adult Affiliated £11
Adult Unaffiliated £13
Adult On Day Affiliated £13
Adult On Day Unaffiliated £15
1K Entry Fees
Adult Fun Run £5
Adult Fun Run on day £5
Child Fun Run £5
Child Fun Run on day £5
Please note that parents must be responsible for children.
When you enter, you’ll get
• Safe closed roads
• Computerised Chip timing to give you your own personal time (5K only)
• Personal liability insurance
• Medal
• Stewarding and first aid cover
• Water
• Being part of the event
• Children entering the 1K Fun Run will also receive a branded Active Fakenham drawstring bag with an Easter egg, medal and more
REVISED TIMETABLE - We have had to cancel the Criterium youth races due to insufficient entries. This is now the timetable for 31 March 2024
8.00am Road Closure (set up)
10.30am Running Race 5k (UK Athletics)
11.30am Town Easter Fun Run 1k (UK Athletics) Fancy dress optional
12.15pm Toddle’n’Trike (under 5s)
1pm Circuit open for riders’ warm up
1.30pm Criterium Senior (16+ ) Cat 4 Regional C+ Cat 3 (40 mins).
2.30pm Criterium Women’s E/1/2/3/4 (45 mins)
3.30pm Criterium Senior (16+) E/1/2/3 National B, (50 mins)
7.00pm Roads reopen.
8.00am Road Closure (set up)
10.30am Running Race 5k (UK Athletics)
11.30am Town Easter Fun Run 1k (UK Athletics) Fancy dress optional
12.15pm Toddle’n’Trike (under 5s)
1pm Circuit open for riders’ warm up
1.30pm Criterium Senior (16+ ) Cat 4 Regional C+ Cat 3 (40 mins).
2.30pm Criterium Women’s E/1/2/3/4 (45 mins)
3.30pm Criterium Senior (16+) E/1/2/3 National B, (50 mins)
7.00pm Roads reopen.
Both runs and rides are official UK Athletics and British Cycling events and are run under their rules.
Rules, Terms & Conditions
I agree to be photographed/videoed during the event.
Active Fakenham will only use these images for promotional purposes such as promoting Active Fakenham activities on our website, social media, display boards, and local media, and in applications or reports to funding bodies. We will not include any of your personal details when using these images without your specific permission. We will store all images in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. These images will not be used for any purpose that may be viewed as negative in tone or that may cause offence, embarrassment or distress. You will be able to view the images and change these permissions within a reasonable period by e-mailing.
Timing: Each runner for the 5k will be fitted with a timing chip by Total Race Timing and individual times will be loaded to our website, their website and https://www.runbritain.com/.
Minimum age for 5K Run is 11 years old.
The races are run under UKA Rules and by signing up you are agreeing to race under these conditions.
Registration is at the Fakenham Community Centre Oak St, Fakenham NR21 9SR
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These websites provide information about parking in Fakenham.
Please note that there will be limited or no access to some car parks as some roads will be closed.
Please note that there will be limited or no access to some car parks as some roads will be closed.
http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/fakenham/ In previous years we have arranged for the Tesco and Aldi car parks to be available all day for no charge (they will turn the cameras off). We are hoping to confirm this will be the same this year.
Insurance: The event has £10 million liability insurance. This does not cover damage to your personal property; you are advised to have your own insurance for this and to keep it safe.
What happens if I get an injury? We have taken every step to ensure that the ride is as safe as possible. You are responsible for your personal safety on the public road. We will have MED-PTS
at the community centre.
Parking is available nearby, some of which is free.
In previous years both Tesco and Aldi have permitted free parking for the day as both stores are closed. We are discussing with them if this will be possible for Easter Sunday 2023 but this has not yet been confirmed.
Changing and storage facilities: There are limited changing and storage facilities in the community centre. Bags and other belongings can be left at your own risk in the hall, but we cannot take responsibility for them.
Please be polite to the marshals and other helpers who are volunteering and giving up their time to make this event a success.
Fakenham is again hosting its annual Easter day of racing for all ages. An exciting day to join in with or to just enjoy the spectacle from one of the local cafes or pubs which adjoin the circuit. The morning is for runners of all ages and abilities and is followed by an afternoon of exciting Criterium cycle road racing. Roads in the town centre are closed for the day as Fakenham plays host to some of the best racing in the region. There is serious racing but also many people join for the personal challenge. The 5 K run is followed by a Fun Run which is particularly popular with children, but also many adults take part. There is even a Toddle’n’Trike for the little ones. Every child participating is given a drawstring goody bag with chocolate and fruit, and of course all runners get a medal for completing the course. There are prizes and trophies for the winners. In the afternoon lightning fast Criterium cycle racing takes place on the one kilometre circuit. Each race lasts forty or fifty minutes so spectators get to see the riders many times. Riders reach speeds of nearly 40mph. Spectators, friends and family can cheer on participants as they ride, sprint, jog or walk round the course. There will be commentary and stalls with food and more. The town centre will be closed to traffic for the day,(8.00am to 6.00pm) The runs and cycle races are official UK Athletics and British Cycling events, and are run under their rules. Richard Crook, from Active Fakenham said, “We are thrilled to bring this popular event back to the town. We try to make it exciting for everyone whether they are joining in or just watching and cheering. This annual event has been going since 2016 and we have had runners in their 80s and cyclists as young as two. Criterium cycle racing is an exciting spectacle as the riders pass close to spectators and because it’s a small circuit can be seen many times during the race. Like all Active Fakenham events we keep prices low and its free to watch. We are particularly proud of our women’s criterium race which has attracted top riders from across the country and beyond but also gives the opportunity for all levels of women riders to take part.” Organisers would like to thank in advance the many people who make this happen and also apologise for any inconvenience for the roads that need to be closed. Registration is now open, and details are on the Active Fakenham website. Numbers of entries are limited but there are likely to be places available on the day. . Notes 1. Photos are available from Active Fakenham richard@activefakenham.org.uk 2. More information from Richard Crook richard@activefakenham.org.uk 07887 803091
Active Fakenham Criterium Races 31 March 2024 See race results HERE Entries are open on the day for all races
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Join us for the Giant Duck Race Active Fakenham, in partnership the Fakenham and District Rotary Club, is thrilled to be putting on this event. Join us to watch these ducks. Why your business should join in We hope your business decides to support this community project. We will aim to make the event as much fun as possible and encourage participation and attendance. We will also help promote your duck (and therefore your business). Any money raised will go towards community events in Fakenham and a contribution is also being made to Fakenham First Focus. We will aim to do this by: • listing entries on our website • posting on social media (we do Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) • distributing press and media releases • the event will be photographed and filmed (tbc) and these will be available to you as well as shared on social media and websites - we will arrange a photo shoot at the Bridge in Goggs Mill Road at Goggs Mill Bridge prior to the event. This will go in the local paper. Winners prizes include 1. First Prize TBC 2. A bottle of Champagne For more information and to download the entry form as a PDF HERE or as a WORD Doc HERE Active Fakenham would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring a duck in the 2022 Corporate Duck Race. Any funds raised will go to local events and local charities Aldiss Butcher Andrews Solicitors Carben Construction Dempsey Heating Des Cooper Hairdressers Eastern Daily Press Fakenham & District Rotary Club Fakenham and Wells Times Fakenham Garden Centre Fakenham Infant School Fakenham Junior School First Focus GJL animal feeds Grove Veterinary hospital and clinics H Banham Ltd Hayes and Storr Larking Gowan M D Williamson Carpets Ltd Nod Butcher and Son Original Factory Shop Ploegor UK Soil Fertility Services? Sports & Fitness Centre Stephenson Smart ✿ ☀ ♫
