Active Fakenham Town Centre 5k

Fakenham, United Kingdom • 5 Apr 2026

Active Fakenham Town Centre 5K

The event takes place in Fakenham Town Centre on Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026, and includes a 5K, a 1K Fun Run, and the Toddle’n’Trike event for under fives.

Races are held on a 1K closed road circuit through the heart of Fakenham, which provides multiple viewing points for friends, family, and supporters. Spectators have access to stalls, cafés, and pubs along the route.

Every participant receives a finisher’s medal. All children receive a branded drawstring Easter goodie bag, fruit, and Easter chocolate. New for 2026 are individual lap times in addition to each runner’s overall race time. Free parking is available.

Online entry is open until the pre entry limit is reached and on the day entries may be offered if spaces remain. Entries are non refundable and cannot be deferred; transfers to another runner are permitted until midnight on 31/03/2026.

Awards will be presented to the winner of each category. Age group categories for both female and male competitors include Open, Under 18, and veteran bands such as 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, and 70 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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