• 10K
  • 10 km
  • King's Lynn
  • Event weekend starts
  • Entry from £29
  • Past event

Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 1.5% versus flat · net elevation -1 m · true cost £159

Decision summary

Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K at a glance

Route ascent
139 m

Lower than 24% of comparable mapped races

Entry fee
£29

Lower than 66% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
62/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
24 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K?

The Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K route has 139 m of ascent, 139 m of descent and an estimated 1.5% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K route go?

The Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K route starts at Race HQ / Base Camp at Bawsey Country Park, visible from the car park and finishes at Race HQ / Base Camp at Bawsey Country Park (start and lap point). Underfoot, expect trail course over sand, gravel and grass. The setting includes parkland and countryside. Multi-distance lapped trail event.

What should runners know on race day for the Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K?

No baggage facility available.

Race character

Scenery

  • Parkland
  • Countryside
  • Lakeside
  • Forest

Atmosphere

  • Festival
  • Community

Terrain

  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
Cut-off
6-hour event cut-off for the 9am start; 4-hour cut-off for the 11am start

Race day logistics

Bag drop
No baggage facility available
Race village
Yes
Medal
All finishers receive a bespoke event medal

Access and course status

Start
Race HQ / Base Camp at Bawsey Country Park, visible from the car park
Finish
Race HQ / Base Camp at Bawsey Country Park (start and lap point)

Course facts

Course type
Laps
Surface
Trail course over sand, gravel and grass
Notable features
  • Multi-distance lapped trail event
  • the course passes the car park every lap so runners can access their vehicles. Half marathon is run as five laps (extendable to six or seven on the day)
  • ultra is run as nine laps (extendable up to twelve if time allows)
  • Cupless event for sustainability
  • runners must bring their own bottle or cup. An aid station is available every lap
  • Parking is included in the entry cost

How hilly is the Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K?

23%45%21%
  • Steep descent 5%
  • Descent 23%
  • Flat 45%
  • Climb 21%
  • Steep climb 6%
Total ascent
139 m
Net elevation
−1 m
GAP factor
1.5%
Longest climb
140 m at 6.3%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£29
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£159
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 18°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 62Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 1.5% slower than a flat course, with about 139 m of total ascent.

How much does the Norfolk Festival of Running (King's Lynn) 10K cost?

The adult entry fee is £29, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £159 including modelled travel and accommodation.