Fakenham Easter Sunday Funday and Races - National champion win is “icing on the cake”

Professional cyclist and National champion, Jo Tindley won the Active Fakenham Easter Sunday Criterium women’s race.

Sixteen year old Jacob Bush triumphed over a handful of Elite category riders in the top men’s race.



The races ended a day of exciting cycle and running races which included a 5K run, a 1k Fun Run, a Toddle and Trike for under five year olds and a series of fast circuit cycle races. The racing was often fierce, and the spectating crowds were treated to a free day’s entertainment in the sun. Fakenham was showcased at its best.


The runs and cycle races are official UK Athletics and British Cycling events and are run under their rules. The men’s 5K race was won by Michael Eccles with a time of 16.08 minutes and the women’s 5K run was won by Hattie Reynolds in 17.49. But the day was about having fun and joining in.

 

Several hundred people took part in the races and there was a good crowd throughout the day. People watched from the bars and cafes as well as congregating in the market place. 

 

Mike Marshall, who has run every year said, “Can I just say that your team did a splendid job this morning! It was a privilege to run. Please congratulate all those involved on another very successful Active Fakenham 5k. Without not only their organisation, but also their support around the course I would have found the event much more challenging [ I'm 80 years old ].”




Jo Tindley said, “I just want to say thank you for another mega event! ” This year was the 3rd time I’ve raced at the Fakenham crits, I absolutely love the circuit. There aren’t many real town centre crits on the calendar so I will always jump at the chance to join such a well organised race. Thank you for another fantastic day of racing for all.”

 

The youngest competitor was under one year old and there were several people in their eighties running the 5K. Active Fakenham would like to thank the many volunteers who gave up some, or all, of their Easter Day to help make the day a success. There were over sixty five people helping. Photos and videos of the day are available on the Active Fakenham website and social media. 


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Easter Sunday Funday & Criterium Races 2022

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