Bespak Mini GEAR - 4th May 2025 | Run For All

Date

Sunday 04 May 2025

Start line

Tuesday Market Place

Time

Start 11.45

Take part

Closed

Event information

Get the family together and get active with this exciting challenge - part of the Bespak GEAR 10K in King's Lynn.

The event is open to children and adults of all abilities, and takes in a 1.9KM course, setting off from Tuesday Market Place. The start will take place after the 10K event.

The minimum age to take part on event day is 6 years old. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult entry for the duration of the run. Anyone under the age of 18 must have parental consent to take part.

If you or your child has special considerations, please contact us - we'll be happy to help you all have the best experience on the day!

Every finisher will receive a Bespak Mini GEAR medal, and all finishers under 18 will receive a Bespak Mini GEAR finisher t-shirt.

Important Entry Information

Registering a young runner aged between 6 and 7 years old:
Runners aged 6-7 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults can accompany up to 2 children. Select this option by selecting the Family Tickets when entering.

When purchasing a Family Ticket, the adult is required to fill out their details first. Within the same form, the system will ask for the Full Name and age of the child/children you are registering.

Please note that you are not required to select the 'Minor (under 18) tab when purchasing this type of entry. All entries will be entered under the name of the adult registering.

Registering a young runner aged between 8 and 17 years old:
Entries must be completed by a parent/guardian aged 18 years or over on behalf of the child

Please note that you must select the 'Minor (under 18) tab when purchasing this type of entry.

Enter with a peace of mind

Active refund

For a small fee, this will give you insurance should you be unable to take part in the event. You can cancel your entry and receive a refund on your entry fee up to 48 hours before the event.

Important Note

Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name.
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.

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Race Number Information

Please note that the Bespak Mini GEAR is a Race Number collection only event.

On the day Information

All you need to know

Where to meet

Once the Mini and Junior's have collected their race number, they will need to head to the start line shortly before 11.30 where they will be guided through a short warm-up.

Baggage

There isn’t a baggage store for the Bespak Mini GEAR event so all participants will need to leave bags and extra clothes with their family and friends.

Warm Up

To help participants feel ready and raring to go, we will be delivering a warm-up on the start line at around 11.35 on the start line.

Left Clothing

Please note that any clothing left anywhere on the start line will be donated to charity.

Family support?

We are sure lots of family and friends may want to come down to support! Please may all supporters head down to the start/finish line so that you can watch all participants start and finish.

Photos

The Marathon Photos team will be on course throughout the event to snap photos of participants.

Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com. Should you not wish for your photo to be used in this way, please e-mail info@runforall.com prior to race day.

At the Finish

After participants fly across the finish line, please reminder all Mini and Junior's to collect their goodies including that all-important medal and finisher's T-Shirt.

Please note that we do ask all parents and guardians to head to the finish line to collect their child or junior when they have completed the race.

Keeping King's Lynn green

We are committed to keeping King's Lynn green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.

Let’s work together to Keep Kings Lynn green and encourage other runners to do the same.

Route Map

Travel

Check out your travel options below.

By Car

Get to West Norfolk via the M11, A10 or A1 from the south and via the A47 and A17 from the Midlands and the North.

Parking

By Bus

Tel: 08717 818181
www.nationalexpress.com

First’s Excel service X1 connects King’s Lynn with Peterborough and Norwich.

Tel: 0345 602 0121
www.firstgroup.com
By Train

Govia Thameslink Railway operates services from London King’s Cross to Downham Market and King’s Lynn – hourly to King’s Lynn (half hourly at peak times) with average journey time 1 hr 40 mins. East Midlands Trains offer connecting services from the Midlands and the North via Peterborough and Ely.

BY THAMESLINK RAILWAY

Tel: 0345 0264700
www.thameslinkrailway.com

East Midlands Trains

Tel: 03457 125678
www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

National Rail Enquiries

Tel: 03457 484950
www.nationalrail.co.uk

For more information on West Norfolk and King’s Lynn, go to Visit West Norfolk.

King's Lynn (GEAR 10k) Car Parks
Closed Throughout	Accessible Pre-Race (Closed During)	Accessible Throughout
Common Staithe Quay	Broad Street (until 08:00)	Albert Street
Tuesday Market Place	Baker Lane (until 08:00)	Austin Street West
	South Quay (until 08:00)	Juniper
	Boal Street (until 08:00)	St James Car Park
	Church Street (until 08:00)	Chapel Street
	St James Court (until 08:00)	Paradise Lane

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