Dereham 10 Mile Race

Date: 23/08/2026

Location: Dereham

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We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Dereham Runners AC 10 mile road race, held at Neatherd High School, Dereham. The race is included in the popular Sportlink Grand Prix Series, race 12 and final race in the GP series. As always, the event is expected to sell out quickly.

The race is held under England Athletics Rules of Competition (permit 30812) and has been officially measured at 10 miles using the shortest race line along the course (Certificate of Course Accuracy 17/095).

Race Information

Race Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026

Race Start time: 9:30am

Entry Fees: £22.00 for affiliated runners, £24.00 for unaffiliated. Minimum age: 17 years on race day.

Race HQ: Neatherd High School, Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3AX

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Website:  https://www.derehamrunners.co.uk/dereham-10-mile

Number collection: Race HQ open from 07:45am on race day

Race Start:  Neatherd High School, Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3AX

Race Finish Line: Neatherd High School, Norwich Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3AX

Parking: Parking will be available at Race HQ (Dereham Neatherd High School). Please allow plenty of time to park, pick up your race number and be at the start line on time.

Bag drop : Please note there will be no bag drop at the race, therefore only bring/wear what you will be carrying during the race.  We take no responsibility for belongings left at Race HQ or in your vehicles.

NO running with buggies or dogs

Refreshments : Tea and coffee will be available at Race HQ served by the members of Dereham Runners AC plus cakes sold for our chosen charity.

Toilets : Toilets will be available at race HQ but there will be no showers available

Official Timing: Yes, official times will be provided by our timing company and can count toward your PB.

Headphones: No headphones (including bone-conducting) are allowed. Any runners found wearing them will be disqualified in accordance with England Athletics rules.

Race Prizes: Race Medals to all finishers

Overall Male/Female Race Winners' Individual Trophies

Trophies for 1st M/F, Senior, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Winners of overall prizes cannot also win age group prize.

Course record bonus £50 - M 52:22 (2010) £50 - F 59:11 (2022)

Presentations will take place as soon as official results are confirmed. Runners who cannot collect their prizes on the day must make alternative arrangements.

Medical Support: Provided by VTS Medical Event Services.

Contacts: For assistance, please contact Jonathan Burton 07828 714025 or email chairperson@derehamrunners.co.uk

Transfers
Entries are non-refundable and cannot be deferred. Transfers to another runner are available until midnight on 16/08/2026. Please log in to transfer your entry.

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.

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Sportlink Running & Fitness has more than 25 years experience in the sports industry providing first class and professional advice whilst helping you choose the right equipment for your individual and specific needs.

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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• 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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Entries are non-refundable and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers to another runner are available until midnight on 15/08/2026. Login to transfer your entry.