Event information
If you’re after a fun fitness challenge in the picturesque setting of an historic Norfolk market town, then this one’s for you.
Each year 3000 runners gather in King’s Lynn to take part in the Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR) 10K.
The wonderfully scenic route takes in the pretty town centre, River Ouse pathway and The Walks. Runners also pass famous landmarks such as the Custom House, Red Mount and Greyfriars Tower along the way.
The course is flat and suitable for all, making the event enormously popular. In fact, this event sold out in both 2017 and 2018. So if you want to get a fun, friendly and fantastic Spring event in your 2020 running diary, book your place now!
Entry
Online entries are now OPEN
Entrants must be 15 years or over on event day
Run For All encourage people of all abilities to take part in the Asda Foundation Gear 10K. Please contact us in advance with any specific requirements
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Chip timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Quality tech T-shirt
- Exclusive medal
- A fantastic experience!
Event timings
| 08.45 | Race office opens |
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| 09.00 | Baggage store opens |
| 09.30 | Bespak Mini GEAR warm up |
| 09.45 | Bespak Mini GEAR warm up |
| 10.30 | GEAR 10K warm up |
| 10.45 | GEAR 10K starts |
| 11.15 | GEAR 10K winner expected |
Bespak GEAR 10K Corporate Challenge
Interested in entering a team into the Asda Foundation GEAR 10K? Well, the Bespak GEAR corporate challenge is the one for you!
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Route Map
View route map
Elevation Map
Meet our Pacers
Our team of pacers on the day will be pacing at 5-minute intervals between 40 mins and 1hrs 30mins. You can see more detailed information, and names and photos of our team members, on our Pacers page.
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Facilities
Race office
Located in Tuesday Market Place and opens on Saturday between 12.00pm and 3.00pm. It will also be open from 8.45am on Sunday. Please note that you don’t have to register on the day
Baggage store
You will be able to drop your baggage at the Baggage Store in Tuesday Market Place from 9.00am.
Drink stations
Bottled water has been kindly provided by the Asda Foundation at 5k and 7.5k and at the finish. Participants are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.
Support & entertainment
Bottled water has been kindly provided by the Asda Foundation at 5k and 7.5k and at the finish. Participants are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.
Charity village
The Asda Foundation Yorkshire Marathon partners with several local and national charities. Our partner charities will have a presence within the event village to meet and greet their runners and raise awareness of the important work of those good causes.
First aid
Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near to the water stations. In addition there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near to the finish
Food and Drink
There are a number of bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants, and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.
Headphones
Running in headphones is permitted. However, it is vital you can still hear marshals’ instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors throughout the event, so please set your volume accordingly.
Why not try out some UKA approved Aftershokz?
Aftershokz
Aftershokz are our official headphone provider for Run For All. They use bone conduction to deliver sound through the cheekbones to your inner ear. This means that you can enjoy your music and still hear everything around you including marshal instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors. It is vital that you are aware of your surroundings all around the course.
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Race number information
Race number Collection
THE GEAR 10K IS COLLECTION ONLY
The collection is from Lynsport, Greenpark Ave, King's Lynn PE30 2NB.
- Everyone who signed up, up to and including 7th April will be able to collect from Lynnsport
- Anyone signed up after 7th April will be required to collect on Saturday/Sunday only from Race Office on Tuesday Market Place. Details of opening times will be available soon.
There will be a 2-week collection period from Monday 20th April until Friday 1st May during the following times:
- 06:30 – 09:00 – Monday – Friday
- 10:30 – 16:00 – Tuesday & Friday
- 19:30 – 22:00 – Thursday
- 18:00 – 22:00 – Friday
- 16:00 – 21:00 – Saturday & Sunday
Address changes
If you have changed address since registration, it is your responsibility to inform us. However, we will also be sending out an email around eight weeks before the event to ask if you have changed address recently.
What if I'm coming from overseas?
Race numbers will not be posted to those participants who provided a postal address located outside of the UK as we can’t guarantee the safe delivery of the race number.
However, if you do have a UK address that your race number can be posted to prior to the event, please contact us at info@runforall.com with details. Alternatively you will be able to collect your race number from the Race Office on the event weekend. Opening hours of the Race Office will be detailed on our website at www.runforall.com in the week prior to the event.
Using your race number bib
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Your timing chip is affixed to your race number, do not attempt to remove or fold the chip. Do not pierce the chip with safety pins.
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Wear your chipped bib number on your chest on the outer layer of clothing e.g. if a running jacket is worn, wear your number on top of this. Do not obscure/ cover your bib number + chip with a bum bag/ running belt.
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We encourage runners not to position their arms to start/stop a personal timing device on or right in front of the bib whilst running over the timing mats themselves as this impedes the signal. Arms can be positioned slightly away from the body, or the devices can be started/stopped when the runner isn’t on the actual mat.
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Race numbers are not interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
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Your bib & timing chip does not need to be collected in after the event and is yours to keep a memento of your race day!
Can't run anymore?
Race numbers cannot be interchangeable and entries cannot be assigned, transferred, sold or gifted to any third party. Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified
Getting there
Road Closure Information
Interactive Road Closure Map
Additional Information
Fundraising
Partner charities
If you have requested a fundraising pack from one of the event's partner charities, this should be with you soon. If you have not received your fundraising pack at least 4 weeks before the event, please contact the partner charity you have selected directly.
Sponsors
Our Sponsors
The GEAR 10K is brought to you with the support of the following sponsors and partners
FAQs
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