Alex Moore Festival

Date: 31/05/2026

Location: Norfolk Showground

Website: link

Norfolk Gazelles are delighted to bring back the Alex Moore Festival of Running for its second year—an exciting combination of two much‑loved events, the Alex Moore Relay and The Big Stampede, now united into one vibrant celebration of running!

Last year saw a fantastic launch at Norfolk Showground, building on the heritage of the Alex Moore Relay, which enjoyed many memorable years at the Goat Inn in Skeyton. With growing participant numbers and the wish for a more weather‑reliable venue, merging both races proved the perfect solution.

Returning on 31 May 2026, this festival blends everything runners loved about the original races—community spirit, friendly competition, fast courses, and a brilliant atmosphere—now with even more space, better facilities, and a buzzing event village. Whether you’re chasing a PB, taking on a team challenge, or cheering from the sidelines, this is a race day you won’t want to miss.

Event details

Date 31st May 2026

Location Norfolk Showground

Start times Children’s 2k, 9.15am. 5k individual race and Alex Moore Relay, 10am

Race distances

• 2k children’s race (9.15am start)
• 5k individual race (10am start)
• Alex Moore Relay team event (10am start)

Alex Moore Relay format

• Teams of three
• Each runner completes a 5k leg (individual times recorded)
• The team of three then runs a final 2k leg together

 

Entry details

2k children’s race £10 per participant

5k individual race £20 (affiliated) / £22 (unaffiliated)

Alex Moore Relay £60 per team (affiliated) / £66 per team (unaffiliated)

Entry deadline 29 May 2025

Entry limit No current cap on participant numbers

How to enter Register online at www.totalracetiming.co.uk/race/601

 

Race HQ and facilities

Race HQ location Norfolk Showground (same location as start/finish)

Facilities Toilets, changing rooms (no showers)

Bag drop: Not available, but club gazebos are encouraged. All items are left at the owner’s risk.

Parking: Free parking is available at the venue

 

Information for spectators

Cheer Alley We’ve created a special area where running clubs and other teams can set up gazebos and picnics! We think this will create an electric atmosphere! Spectators are encouraged to gather here to cheer on the runners.

 

Course and safety

Route description A flat, Tarmac course around Norfolk Showground

Water stations Available on each lap

Cut-off times There are no cut-off times for any race

First Aid Provided by MedPTS and available throughout the event

Headphones policy Headphones are allowed

Marshals and signage The course will be well-marked and supported by marshals

 

Race categories and prizes

• 2k Individual race (children can be accompanied by an adult)
  • 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12
• 5k Individual race
  • Junior 11-17 Open (18-39), 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• Alex Moore Relay
  • Male Junior (15-17), Male Open (18-39), Male vets (40-59), Male super vets (60+)
  • Female Junior (15-17), Female Open (18-39), Female vets (40-59), Female super vets (60+)
  • Mixed Junior (15-17), Mixed open (15-39), Mixed vets (40-59), Mixed super vets (60+)

Medals are available for all participants

 

Results

All results will be published at www.totalracetiming.co.uk and on the Norfolk Gazelles website: www.norfolkgazelles.co.uk

 

Charity contribution

We will be holding a raffle on the day, so please bring some cash! Proceeds to Norfolk Gazelles’ chosen charity of the year (to be announced).

A separate donation will also be made to the Norfolk Gazelles’ chosen charity of the year (to be announced)

 

Post-Race food and drinks

We’re delighted to announce that several excellent local food vendors will be joining us.

See you on race day! 

Entries are non-refundable and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers to another runner are available until midnight on 23/05/2026. Login to transfer your entry.