Aylsham Runners - Aylsham 10k

Date: 10/05/2026

Location: Aylsham

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The 6th race of the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series

Date: 10/05/2026

Location:  Aylsham Drill Hall, Cawston Road, Aylsham. Norwich. NR11 6BX

Course:  

• Aylsham Runners welcomes you to our 5th year of the Aylsham 10k.  We are excited to see you all keen and eager at the start line!

• The event is ideal for runners of all abilities and while it is great for those looking to smash their PB, it is also a perfect fit for someone taking on their first 10k race in a relaxed club environment all on closed roads.

• The route starts and finishes on Blickling Road near Race HQ. The course is an anti-clockwise lollypop type course  following undulating, scenic country lanes. 

• The course is well marshalled, all of whom will offer encouragement and support. We will  have a  water station  at 5.5km.

Certificate of Course Accuracy: 23/030

Race Licence Number: 30689

Race Start time - 09:00 am

Entry 

• £20 affiliated.

• £22 unaffiliated.

• Minimum age: 15 years on race day.

• Transfers available until 1st May 2026

• Refunds/deferrals are not available

 

Race HQ:

 Aylsham Drill Hall, 9 Cawston Road, Aylsham. NR11 6BX

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Parking

•  There will be parking at the Scouts field, Henry Page Road, Aylsham.
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•  Please bare in mind the car park is a good 15 mins from race HQ so   give yourself plenty of time

Race Numbers: 

• Registration opens at 7:30am. Please arrive early to park, collect your race number and settle in. Registration will close at 8:45am.

• Runners are required to write their name, emergency contact details and any medical conditions on the reverse of their race number

• You may choose to have your race number posted for a small fee. Alternatively, numbers can be collected on the day – if you change your address after entering please contact Total Race Timing direct

 

Facilities

• There will be toilets available at Race HQ. 

• Refreshments will be available to purchase before & after the race.

• Baggage drop will be available at Race HQ. We will endeavour to have somebody present throughout but take no responsibility for belongings left unattended.

 

Medals & Prizes

• At the finish, a bespoke medal will be handed out along with water and snacks. Prize giving will be on the day. These must be collected in person or by an appointed nominee.

 

• Male: 1st wheelchair athlete, 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall, 1st Senior, 1st 40-44, 1st 45-49, 1st 50-54, 1st 55-59, 1st 60-64, 1st 65-69, 70+ & 5 yr increments thereafter.

• Female: 1st wheelchair athlete, 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall, 1st Senior, 1st 40-44, 1st 45-49, 1st 50-54, 1st 55-59, 1st 60-64, 1st 65-69, 70+ & 5 yr increments thereafter.

 

SAFETY NOTICE

• Sorry, no buggies or dogs, no headphones (inc bone conducting headphones) are allowed.Any runner found wearing them will be disqualified in accordance with England Athletics rules.

• The race starts and finishes on Blickling Road, Aylsham. The course heads out on to Heydon Road out through Able Heath to Oulton Street and back. These roads will be closed for the duration of the race. Each KM will be Marked on route.

• We will use markers to denote projected finish times (sub 35, sub 45 and sub 55 mins) please try to position yourself accordingly whilst lining up before the start line. The course has been measured accurately to accommodate the racing line. We will have qualified CSAS Marshals at key locations as well as many volunteers helping to maintain a safe and enjoyable event.

 

Race Terms & Conditions

For detailed race rules, please visit: Race Terms & Conditions.

 "http://www.aylshamrunners.com/activities/aylsham10k/"

 

Contact: 

Lucy Baker-Race Director

email: aylshamruners10k@hotmail.com

 

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.

we can help with...

 

• Running Shoes, Clothing & Equipment

• Video Gait Analysis

• Biomechanical Assessments

• Expert & Professional Advice

• Qualified & Experienced Staff

• Sports Injury Clinic (onsite)

• Personal Training Plans

• Sports Nutrition (Products & Plans)

 

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Telephone: 01603 868606

 

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Entries are non-refundable and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers to another runner are available until midnight on 26/04/2026. Login to transfer your entry.