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Norfolk Gazelles Valentine’s 10k
9 February 2025 | 10:00 AM | Easton College
UKA Licence No: 28512 | Course Measurement Certificate No: 25/012
 

IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE START TIME IS 10AM

Thank you for entering Norfolk Gazelles' first race of 2025! This event is part of the Sportlink Grand Prix Series and the Norfolk County Road Race Championships. We are excited to welcome you to Easton College and hope you enjoy the race!

Please be aware that due to road closures of the A47 we expect local traffic to be significantly heavier than usual.  We would recommend arriving at the location from the Longwater Roundabout.  Please ensure you leave adequate time to get to the venue as the race will start promptly at 10am.

Race Start

• Start Time: 10:00 AM (mass start)
• Line up by expected finish time to ensure a smooth start. The start line is narrow, so accuracy is important.

Venue & Parking

Race HQ: Easton College, Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX
Car Parking: Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, NR5 0TT
• Parking is in the White Car Park at Norfolk Showground.
• Entrance location: ///sloping.costumed.standards (what3words)
• The car park is 5 minutes' walk from Race HQ, and the route will be clearly signposted. See map below.
• Please allow enough time to walk from the car park to Race HQ.
• Disabled parking is available closer to Race HQ—please speak to a marshal upon arrival.

Facilities

• Toilets available at Easton College
• Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks, plus snacks for purchase
• Retail Stalls: Sportlink and Big Bobble Hats will be in attendance

Chip Timing & Registration

• Timing by: Total Race Timing
• Race numbers: Collect on the day if not posted.
• Registration opens: 8:30 AM (Jubilee Building, Easton College)
• Bring your QR code (emailed prior to race) to speed up collection.
• Write your name, emergency contact, and medical conditions on the back of your race number.
• Secure bag drop available at Race HQ (items left at your own risk).

Race Route & Safety

• 10km road race using a mix of paved roads and country lanes.
• Course is fully marshalled with CSAS accredited marshals at key points.
• Water station: Located at Colton Village Hall (4-5km mark). Please bring your own bottle to reduce waste.

Rules & Restrictions

• No headphones allowed (including bone conduction). Disqualification applies.
• No dogs, buggies, or wheelchairs (course unsuitable).
• Minimum age: 15 years

Prizes & Awards

• Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male & Female
• Age category winners (15-17, 18-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+)
• Team Trophies: Open & Vets (over 40s). 3 runners to count.
• County Championships: Perpetual trophies for male & female champions

• Presentations will be on the day as soon as official results are confirmed.  Prizes not picked up on the day will need to be picked up by the runner.

County Prizes

County Qualification

• This is a Norfolk County Road Race Championship event. You must have declared if you hold a county qualification upon entering the race. If you enter a false declaration, you may be excluded from both the race and county results.”

County Medal Categories

• The individual age groups for Norfolk Road Race Championship events are as outlined above.
• All ages as on the day of the event. 

County Team Results

• There are two team age groups for men and two team age groups for women - under 40 and 40+ with all ages as on the day of the event. In both the men’s and ladies team age groups each team comprises four eligible runners.
• The results are determined for each team age group by aggregating the chip times of the first four eligible finishers from each affiliated club. The lowest aggregate wins.
• Norfolk team medals are awarded to the first three eligible teams from clubs affiliated to Athletics Norfolk in each team age group.
• “B” and “C” teams from clubs affiliated to Athletics Norfolk are eligible for Norfolk team medals.

Medical Support

Support is provided by MedPTS

 

FAQs

Q: Will I receive an official time?
A: Yes! Total Race Timing provides official times, valid for PBs. Results will be posted online.

Q: Is there a medal?
A: Yes! Runners who opted for a medal can collect theirs after finishing. If you opted out, your bib will have a coloured dot, and a donation will be made instead.

Q: Can I wear headphones?
A: No headphones will be permitted on this race (this includes bone conducting headphones). Anyone wearing headphones will be disqualified.  This includes bone conducting headphones, which whilst approved by EA we want to ensure the safety of all runners and will be prohibited for this race.

Q: What is the terrain?

A: For 2025 this is a road 10k and takes in a variety of paved and country roads.

Q: How old do I have to be to run?

A: 15 years+ to take part in the 10k

Q: Is there a water station?

A: Water will be available at race HQ and a water station on the course at the Colton Village Hall (Between 4k – 5k).  We encourage runners to bring water bottles to reduce the need for the recyclable cups we will provide.

Q: Is there a bag drop?

A: There will be a bag drop available on the day although runners will leave items at their own risk.

Q: Can I run with a dog or a buggy or wheelchair?

A: The course is not suitable to run with dogs, buggies or wheelchairs and as such these are prohibited.

Contact Us

Race Director: Ceri Theobald

 

About Sportlink

This race is part of the SPORTLINK Grand Prix Series. We would like to thank Sportlink for their sponsorship of this race and the series.

 

About Sportlink

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We have video gait analysis technology which uses a treadmill and Dartfish Digital Video Analysis software, and we also have an on-site sports injury clinic.

 

Sportlink's video gait analysis uses a treadmill and Dartfish Digital Video Analysis software, which enables us to capture video and replay it in slow motion, as well as giving us the facility to measure angles and synchronise video clips side by side.

 

This helps us to analyse differences in gait patterns between running with old or unsuitable footwear, and new footwear suited to your biomechanical needs. For more info on video gait analysis please click here. Please note that in house video gait analysis is only a guide to your bio mechanical requirements.

 

Whilst we endeavour to give you the very best advice at all times, for those that may require a more rigorous analysis, Sportlink advise you to seek further advice from fully qualified podiatrists. At all times the customer makes the final choice when purchasing equipment and all our staff are only there to give you a guide as to what may suit your individual requirements.

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• Sports Injury Clinic (onsite)
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