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2022 Easter Sunday Funday
We are taking entries on the day.
We currently have spaces for all races
The Easter Sunday Funday includes our 5K and 1K runs,
our Toddle’n’Trike event and our Criterium races.
See a video of our last 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 year’s timetable is as follows:
8.00 Road Closure (set up)
10.30 Running Race 5K (UK Athletics)
11.30 Town Easter Fun Run 1k (UK Athletics)
12.15 Toddle’n’Trike (under 5s)
12.45 Circuit open for rider’s warm up/familiarisation
1.00 Criterium Race Youth A (U16), Youth B (U14) girls & boys (30 min)
2.00 Criterium Senior (16+) Cat 4 Regional C+ Cat 3 (40 mins). Priority entry will be given to Cat 4 riders
3.00 Criterium Women’s E/1/2/3/4 (45 mins)
4.00 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.
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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 £2 per child; accompanying adults are free.
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
We have arranged for the Tesco and Aldi car parks to be available all day for no charge (they will turn the cameras off)
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 ✿ ☀ ♫
Active Fakenham Criterium Races 20 April 2025 Enter HERE
mostly at Central Cinema Fakenham
Its great to be back. Organisers of the 2024 Rid North Norfolk are looking forward to the popular non competitive cycle ride on Sunday 25 th August. This is a great opportunity for locals and visitors to get on a bike for a supported fun ride no matter their level of fitness. This popular community organised cycle event is back on Sunday the 25 th of August. The cycle ride is a supported non-competitive ride with the routes clearly marked, emergency back-up and feed stations around the routes. Organiser, Richard Crook said, “This year’s routes range through 15, 25, 36, 51, 64 (100km) and 102 miles. We are aware of the cost of living crisis, and we are proud that we have been able to maintain the low price of entry because we are a community ride. Rides start from just £4. You can enter through the Active Fakenham website. The entry includes, An enjoyable community day out Easy to follow signage on all routes Free drinks and nutrition, including our popular homemade flapjack Free photos A medal when you finish Free draw string goodie bag on arrival Map, GPX /Garmin files Mobile mechanic and breakdown support Rescue service Our local knowledge and experience First aid at the Community Centre A social event at the Community Centre and garden including food, barbecue with local produce, live music and stalls that is open to all including music by Anto Morra and others.. People on the ride may be photographed and/or filmed at this event. You will register through the British Cycling website who provide our insurance, but you do not need to be a member. Entry is now open just search the “Active Fakenham” website or social media. More information from richard@activefakenham.org.uk of on the Active Fakenham website and social media.
