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2023 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

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!

REVISED TIMETABLE - We have had to cancel the youth races due to insufficient entries.  This is now the timetable for 9th April 2023

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.

    
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 £3 per child; accompanying adults are free. Enter on the day at the Active Fakenham stall in the market place
Children 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


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