Active Fakenham Town Centre 5k

Fakenham, United Kingdom • 5 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Active Fakenham Town Centre 5k is a community running event held on Easter Sunday in Fakenham, UK. It is part of a broader Easter Funday celebration and features multiple distances for participants of different ages.

Distances and Details

  • 5k run: Takes place on a 1km closed-road circuit through the town centre.
  • 1k Fun Run: A shorter event.
  • Toddle’n’Trike: An event for children under five.

The course offers viewing spots for spectators, who can also find stalls, cafés, and pubs along the route. All participants receive a finisher's medal. Children receive a branded Easter goodie bag, fruit, and Easter chocolate.

Entry Information

Online entry is available until a pre-entry limit is reached. On-the-day entries are only offered if spaces remain. Entry fees vary by distance and affiliation status. For the 5k, the fee is £14.00 for affiliated runners and £16.00 for unaffiliated runners. The 1k Fun Run costs £6.10 for both adults and children. Entries are non-refundable and cannot be deferred, but transfers to another runner are possible until March 31, 2026.

Additional Features

A new feature for 2026 is the provision of individual lap times in addition to overall race times. Free parking is available. Awards are presented to the winner of each age/gender category in the 5k. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
1k Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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