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Easter Sunday 5 April 2026 Enter here E ntries are now open for all races If there are spaces there will entries on the day 5k until 10.00am at Fakenham Community Centre Oak St, Fakenham NR21 9SR 1K and under 5s in the marketplace from 9.30 Download your letter Letter to entrants (coming soon) This letter gives you instructions for the day 🌟 Active Fakenham Town Centre 5K & Fun Runs Easter Sunday • 05 April 2026 • Fakenham Town Centre Get ready for one of Fakenham’s biggest and most exciting Easter traditions! Our Town Centre 5K, 1K Fun Run, and adorable Toddle’n’Trike for under-fives bring the whole community together for a morning of movement, celebration and fun. Whether you’re chasing a new PB, taking on your first-ever race, or simply enjoying a lively walk with friends and family—everyone is welcome on our vibrant town-centre circuit. 🎉 What to Expect ✨ A fast, closed-road 1K circuit through the heart of Fakenham ✨ Amazing support from spectators, cafés, pubs, and stalls along the route ✨ A medal for every finisher ✨ Children’s drawstring Easter goodie bags, fruit, and chocolate treats ✨ A buzzing, family-friendly atmosphere as part of our Easter Sunday Funday And new for 2026 — each 5K runner will receive individual lap times, along with an overall finishing time! There will be FREE Facepainting in the market place Free parking 🔗 Enter Now 5K Affiliated runners £14, unaffiliated £16 (includes admin fee) 1k Fun Run £5 plus £1.10 admin fee (Children must have a responsible adult) Toddle’n’Trike £5 on the day Online entry is open until the limit is reached. Sign up for the 1K and under 5s in the marketplace from 9.00 On-the-day entries will only be available if spaces remain—so secure your place early! Entries are non-refundable and cannot be deferred. You can transfer your place to another runner until midnight on 31/03/2026. 🏅 Race Categories – 2026 Active Fakenham 5K Awards will be presented to the top finisher in every category. Female • Open • Under 18 • 40–49 • 50-59 • 60–69 • 70+ Male Open • Under 18 • 40–49 • 50-59 • 60–69 • 70+ Sign up for the 1K and under 5s in the marketplace from 9.30 UKA rules say we can’t give out prizes for the fun runs, but every child will still receive a medal and a goodie bag to celebrate taking part! There will be stalls in the town centre and viewing, food and drinks around the course See a video of our 2025 Easter event HERE See a video of our 2021 Easter event HERE TIMETABLE 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) Times may vary slightly The runs are official UK Athletics events and are run under their rules. ✿ ☀ ♫