2025 Easter Sunday Funday

The Easter Sunday Funday includes our 5K and 1K runs, our Toddle’n’Trike event and our Criterium races

We will be taking entries on the day if the races are not full.
We currently have spaces for all races but you are advised to book online in advance


5k Fakenham community Centre Oak St, Fakenham NR21 9SR until 10.00am
1K and under 5s in the marketplace from 9.30

There will be FREE Facepainting in the market place

There will be stalls in the town centre and viewing, food and drinks around the course


See a video of our Easter event HERE

People of all ages and abilities join for a fun day of being active. Many of our participants dress up for the event; you never know who may make an appearance. This family-friendly event has competitive and non-competitive events for all. We hope to see you all there!

This is now the timetable for 20 April 2025

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)


See the Criterium and Running pages for more details and to sign up

Both runs and rides are official UK Athletics and British Cycling events and are run under their rules.

    
previous Event Video

Toddle’n’Trike

This race is for those under the age of five. Participants can bring a tricycle or balance bike, or make their way round the course on foot. It’s a fun, non-competitive race round the traffic-free town centre course. Every child gets a free goody bag and medal. Places are limited and a responsible adult must accompany the child. Entry is £5 per child; accompanying adults are free. Enter on the day at the Active Fakenham stall in the market place
Children on bikes, scooters etc.must wear a helmet

Road Closure

Active Fakenham apologises for any inconvenience the road closure might cause, We believe the event is of great benefit to the town and feedback from previous years has been very positive.. Updates are available on the Active Fakenham website and social media. The roads will be closed from 8.00am until 6.00pm

Free parking is available at Tesco and Aldi - they have kindly agreed to turn off their cameras for the day