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6th September 2026
9.15AM
Norwich City Centre

Experience the Run Norwich buzz with Run Norwich Junior

Run Norwich Junior gives children the brilliant opportunity to experience the electric race-day atmosphere, all while supporting the Foundation’s vital work in the community. Run Norwich Junior is a 1.52km fun run (please note it is not timed) that takes place before the main 10k race.

The route is a loop that covers the first kilometre of the celebrated Run Norwich course and allows children to feel the excitement and accomplishment of crossing a finish line, just like the 10k runners.

Participating in Run Norwich Junior requires a commitment to fundraise for the Community Sports Foundation supporting our vital work with disabled and disadvantage people in Norfolk.

Sign up for Run Norwich Junior opens 9am, 26th March.

If you are interested in taking part in Run Norwich Junior explore our event information section, by using the dropdown/tabs, below to find out more.

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Run Norwich Junior entry opens 9am, 26th March.

  • Child Entry Fee  – £5*
    • Children must be aged between 7 – 15 years old to take part
    • Entries will open in the New Year
  • Accompanying Adult Entry Free – £5*
    • Children under 10 years old are required to run with a parent/guardian
    • An accompanying adult can be responsible for up to, but no more than, two children

*plus booking fee

  • Minimum Fundraising Target – £35
    • We recognise and appreciate the fundraising efforts of all our amazing Junior Runners with an exciting entry package – see ‘What you will get’ tab for more information.

Please note we will require evidence that you have achieved the minimum fundraising target in order to collect your race pack.

Taking part in Run Norwich Junior means you will be running and fundraising for us, the Community Sports Foundation. All funds raised will support the life-changing work delivered by the Foundation in the region. Please see the ‘Make a Difference’ tab to find out more.

Fundraising Incentives

Fundraising for the Foundation entitles you to a number of incentives, as follows:

  • Raise £100 – Run Norwich Junior t-shirt
  • Raise £200 – Photo signed by a Norwich City FC player.
  • Raise £350 – 2 x ground tour tickets.
  • Raise £450 – Norwich City FC pennant signed by the first team.
  • Raise £600 – 2 x Norwich City FC match day tickets (game choice subject to availability)
  • Raise £700 – Norwich City FC football signed by the first team.
  • Raise £800 – Norwich City FC shirt signed by the first team.
  • Raise £1,500 – Signed & framed Norwich City FC shirt.
  • Raise £2,500 – 2 x Norwich City FC match day hospitality tickets (game choice subject to availability)
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  • Starting & Finishing Point: Theatre Street, outside Norwich Theatre Royal
  • Distance: 1.52km loop

All run roads will be closed to traffic while the run is in progress. The course will be clearly marked and marshalled along the route to allow for the safety of all participants.

Whilst the run is not timed, we require all participants (children and adults) to wear a running number – this’ll also act as your ticket to run on the day.

You will be required to collect your running number from the Foundation team at the Run Norwich Expo.

The Expo, located at the Forum, Norwich will be open between 9am–6pm on the Friday and 9am–4pm on the Saturday before race day. More details will be announced in 2026.

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  • Finisher’s medal
  • Finisher’s souvenir item
  • Fundraising incentives including Norwich City FC signed photos, pennants and match tickets
  • Chance to win a Golden Ticket
  • Plus more to be announced!

One lucky runner will receive a ‘Golden Ticket’ with their running number, which will unlock a bag of goodies!

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The Run Norwich Junior collection point will be in the Race Village, located in the south corner of Chapelfield Gardens. This will be reserved for participants and their authorised collectors only.

Any child under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the run.

All unaccompanied children under 11 years old MUST be collected from the Run Norwich Junior collection point after finishing, unless special authorisation has been given by the recognised parent / guardian on sign up.

If your is 11 or older, you can authorise your child to leave the Junior Run area post run without being collected by an adult. All runners regardless of age will be required to enter and exit the Junior Run area in the Race Village.

If you are collecting your child, we recommend arranging to meet other friends and family in the main Race Village area away from the collection point area to help avoid congestion of the area.

If your child has run unaccompanied then the authorised collecting adult will need to be wearing the collection wristband allocated with the child’s race pack.

Full details of collection will be confirmed at the Expo event upon collection of the race pack.

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The Community Sports Foundation uses the power of sport to support and inspire our community. Our charitable objectives are to:

  • drive inclusion for people with disabilities
  • boosting mental health and wellbeing
  • and supporting disadvantaged people to raise their aspirations

Signing up to one of our fundraising events will support our inclusive disability and SEND programme, Realising Potential.

Your support will impact thousands of children and adults. Help us to change lives in Norfolk.

Thank you.

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Run Norwich Junior 2026 Terms and Conditions

Definitions:

Charity Place – shall mean a place in the Event subject to the Entrant’s commitment to raise a minimum of £35 for the Official Race Charity by the fundraising date.

Entrant – shall mean a young person who has been entered for the Event by their parent/guardian via the appropriate method as detailed below.

Event shall mean Run Norwich Junior taking place in Norwich city centre on Sunday 6th September 2026, as organised and operated by the Event Organiser.

Event Officials – shall mean those persons instructed by the Event Organiser to officiate at the Event.

Event Organiser – shall mean Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

Event Partners – shall mean Norwich City Football Club and all organisations working with the Event Organiser in the operation and promotion of the Event.

Event Pack – shall mean the information pack for Entrants containing relevant details of the Event, including the race number.

Entry Closing Date – shall mean Friday 31st July 2026.

Force Majeure Event shall mean any event whatsoever which is outside the reasonable control of the Event Organiser (including but not limited to adverse weather, failure of public services, failure of public transport, Government rulings, strikes, acts of war or an act of terrorism.)

Fundraising Date – shall mean the deadline to have reached a minimum of £35 – Friday 4th September 2025.

Golden Ticket – shall mean an official Run Norwich Golden Ticket, placed in one of the Run Norwich Junior Event Packs that are collected from The Forum, Bethel Street, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1BH (the Forum) which entitle the bearer to a range of prizes.

Medical Information – shall mean any medical data collected for health andsafety purposes.

Personal Information – shall mean any personal details of an Entrant collected in connection with the Event. Official Race Charity – shall mean Norwich City Community Sports Foundation.

Entry:

1.1 Entries to the Event shall be made through Active Network. By following the link provided on the Event website, the Entrant will be directed to the entry page on activenetwork.com. In order to enter the Event, Entrants must submit an application form via the Active Network system in accordance with the instructions provided. By submitting an application form, the Entrant is agreeing to enter into the Event and also agrees to abide by these Terms and Conditions and any instructions given to them by the Event Organisers and Event officials.

1.2 Entry to the Event shall be limited to the first 750 Entrants (including spaces reserved for sponsors and partners). Once 750 Entrants have registered and necessary payments have been taken, entry shall be closed, and no further person shall be able to enter.

1.3 Only one entry per person shall be accepted.

1.4 Any application which is not submitted by the Entry Closing Date shall not be accepted. Any applications which are illegible or incomplete shall not be accepted.

1.5 Entrants must be at least 7 years old on Sunday 6th September 2025 and no older than 15.

1.6 By submitting an application, the Entrant’s parent/guardian is warranting to

the Event Organiser that the Entrant is in a suitable state of health to participate in the Event. In the event the Entrant’s health changes prior to the Event so as to make them no longer suitable to participate in the Event, the Entrant’s parent/guardian must inform the Event Organiser. The Event Organiser shall have no responsibility to the Entrant for any existing medical conditions being affected or anything happening as a result of any existing medical condition. It is the responsibility of the Entrant’s parent/guardian to seek medical advice prior to submitting an application or participating in the event.

1.7 By submitting an application, the Entrant’s parent/guardian is acknowledging that they are aware that the Event may be photographed, filmed or broadcast by the Event Organiser and/or third parties. The Entrant’s parent/guardian consents to the Event Organiser using such photos/film in connection with the reporting of the Event and/or for promotion of any future events in any way in which it sees fit.

1.8 By submitting an application for a Charity Place (by indicating as such on the online entry form), the Entrant commits to fundraising a minimum of £35 for the Official Race Charity via their chosen fundraising platform. The Entrant’s Charity Place will only be activated once the committed £35 has been raised for the Official Race Charity.

1.9 In the event that the Entrant has not raised a minimum of £35 on their

chosen fundraising platform by Friday 4th September 2025, the Entrant shall be obliged to pay the difference between their fundraising total and the £35 in order to activate the Entrant’s race entry for the Event. Acceptance of evidence of fundraising is at the discretion of the Official Race Charity.

Failure by the Entrant to pay any such sum under this clause shall result in the Entrant forfeiting their place in the Event.

1.10 On collection of their Event Pack from The Forum Expo between (9am – 6pm) on Friday 4th September 2025 and (9am – 4pm) on Saturday 5th September 2025 will automatically be entered into the Golden Ticket competition. One of the Event Packs that are collected at The Forum will contain a Golden Ticket. An Entrant whose Event Pack contains a certified Golden Ticket will receive a range of prizes.

The prizes are non-transferable and have no cash value.

1.11 Your official run pack will include a running number. You must ensure you use it and affix it according to the instructions provided in the information pack.

1.12 The Event Organiser reserves the right to decline your request to register and participate in the Event. Your entitlement to participate depends on the Event Organiser being satisfied that there are no circumstances under which it ought to properly decline your participation in the Event. The Event Organiser’s decision on your participation shall be final and binding. In any circumstances where the Event Organiser decides that you may not participate in the Event your registration fee will be refunded to you in full.

1.13 The Event Organiser welcomes Entrants that are blind or visual impaired, however all such Entrants must be accompanied by a support runner. The support runner must be clearly identifiable. There are limited spaces available ahead of registrations please contact the Race Organiser for advice on entering and participation.

1.14 The Event Organiser welcomes wheelchair entrants (rigid manual powered day chair); however, all such Entrants must be accompanied by a support runner. The support runner will also need to be entered and registered in the race. There are limited spaces available ahead of registrations please contact the Race Organiser for advice on entering and participation.

Payment:

2.1 Entrants for the Event shall be required to make a payment of £5 as an entrance fee to the Event (“Event Fee”)

2.2 In addition to the Event Fee, Entrants will be required to pay an online registration fee to Active Network of £1 per transaction, plus the equivalent to 6.49% of the total transaction including any merchandise or additional purchases.

2.3 Once an Entrant has been awarded a place in the Event, the Event Fee shall become non-refundable save that the Event Organiser shall at its sole discretion be entitled to refund the Event Fee in exceptional circumstances.

Event Conditions:

3.1 At all times during the Event, Entrants must adhere to all instructions given by the Event Officials.

3.2 To ensure the safe and proper running of the Event, the Event Organiser has set a cut off time for completion of the Event. The Entrant will be required to complete the course within 15 minutes.

(a) Pets or animals

(b) An artificial aid

(c) Roller-skates

(d) Electric or motorised wheelchairs

(e) Cycles, handcycles, scooters, e-bikes and e-scooters

(f) Any item which, when being used whilst participating in the Event, could be deemed to be dangerous to other Entrants. The Event Operator shall reserve the right to confiscate any item which it deems unsuitable to be used whilst participating in the Event.

(g) Earphones or headphones; It is very important that you are able to hear clearly any verbal instructions that the Police and/or Event Officials may need to give you. If Entrants are observed using these during the Event the Event Officials shall be entitled to disqualify them from the Event. Please note that bone-conduction headphones are allowed as they sit on the cheekbones, allowing the user to still be alert to their surroundings.

3.3 All Entrants participating in the Event must wear suitable running footwear.

3.4 The Event Organiser reserves the right to refuse permission for an Entrant to participate in the Event if: –

(a) it deems that the Entrant’s actions have caused or are likely to cause injury to other Entrants, damage to property or the environment, offence or a risk tohealth and safety.

(b) the Entrant fails to follow the instructions of Event Officials

(c) it deems that Entrant is unfit to participate in the Event due to either illness or injury (without accepting responsibility for ensuring that the Entrant is fit to participate), or if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

(d) The Entrant fails to arrive at the start location at the required time as set out on the Event website and in the Event Pack.

(e) the Entrant takes part in any ambush marketing activity.

3.5 In the event that the Event Organiser refuses permission for an Entrant to participate in the Event, the Entrant must co-operate with the instruction of Event Officials in relation to their withdrawal from the Event.

3.6 All Entrants are required to complete the contact and medical details on the back of their race number. This is a requirement of participation and may be checked by Event Officials prior to the start.

3.7 Entrants must not cover their race number with outer clothing when running.

Cancellation Charges:

4.1 Any cancellation by the Entrant of an entry once it has been confirmed as successful shall not entitle the Entrant to a refund of the Event Fee save for exceptional circumstances, as decided by the Event Organiser in its sole discretion.

4.2 The Event Organiser shall be entitled to cancel/rearrange the Event for any of the following reasons:

(a) circumstances beyond the control of the Event Organiser occur (including but not limited to a Force Majeure Event) the effect of which prevents or has the potential to prevent the operation of the Event

(b) the Event Organiser deems, in its reasonable opinion, that the Event should be cancelled/rearranged.

4.3 Should the Event Organiser cancel/rearrange the Event for whatever reason:

4.3.1 it shall endeavour to contact all Entrants as soon as is reasonably practicable to inform them of the cancellation.

4.3.2 Entrants shall receive the option to participate in a rearranged Event (should such rearranged Event be organised) or to receive a refund of the applicable Event Fee.

4.3.3 The Event Organiser shall have no liability for any costs incurred in relation to the Event including but not limited to any costs of travel or accommodation or any donations/pledges.

.4 The Event Organiser shall be entitled to amend any detail of the Event at its own discretion, without any liability to Entrants.

Data Protection:

Upon submitting an application to the Event, the Entrant will supply Personal Information to Active Network. This Personal Information will be passed to the Event Organiser.

5.1 Medical information may be used to allow medical assistance to be given to entrants.

5.2 Entrants agree that the Medical and/or Personal Information relating to them can be stored, used by the Event Organiser and partners in connection with the organisation, staging and administration of the Event.

5.3 Entrants agree that the Personal Information relating to them may be used by the Event Organiser in connection with the compilation of statistical information.

5.4 Entrants and the Entrant’s parent/guardian agree that their name, image and contact details can be used by the Event Organiser for the purposes of: –

5.4.1 the promotion and marketing of the Event;

5.4.2 adding Entrants to a mailing list to keep them informed about any future events and services which it believes the Entrant might be interested in, such as leisure activities relating to either similar types of events or activities.

5.4.3 promotional and marketing material in respect of similar events, other community-based activities or local attractions organised by our Event Partners or carefully selected third parties (together the “Marketing Information”).

5.5 Entrants agree that the Personal Information may be used by Epic Action Imagery for the purpose of matching any photos taken during the Event to each Entrant (“Permitted Purpose”). Epic Action Imagery shall delete such Personal Information following completion of the Permitted Purpose.

5.6 Entrants shall be entitled to refuse/remove consent for the Event Organiser or the Event Partners using the Marketing/Personal/Medical Information other than for purposes related to participation in the Event by emailing [email protected], or clicking an unsubscribe link in any Marketing Information.

Liability:

6.1 In no event shall the Event Organiser be liable to an Entrant whether for the cancellation/rearranging of the Event, breach of contract, any tortious act or omission (including negligence) or otherwise, under or in connection with the agreement for any:

6.1.1 loss or damage;

6.1.2 loss of profit;

6.1.3 loss of reputation;

6.1.4 loss of business, revenue or goodwill;

6.1.5 loss of anticipated savings;

6.1.6 pledges made on the Entrant’s behalf or by the Entrant to charity;

6.1.7 any costs incurred in relation to attending the Event

6.1.8 consequential or indirect loss, regardless of whether the loss or damage:(a) would arise in the ordinary course of events;(b) is reasonably foreseeable; or(c) is in the contemplation of the parties, or otherwise.

6.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall affect the Event Organiser’s liability for death or personal injury, fraud, or any other liability to the extent it cannot be excluded or limited by law.

General:

7.1 These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by English law.

7.2 If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the validity of the remainder shall not be affected.

 

Timings

8.00am
Race Village opens
8.30am
Junior pen will open for runners
9.15am
Start of Junior Run
9.30am
Junior Run finishes

FAQs

How long is the course?

It’s just under a mile (if you’d like us to be precise, 1.52 kilometres!)

I’m entered in to the main 10k race. Can I also run with my child in the junior run?

No – due to the tight turnaround times of the events, adults are unable to take part in both.

Can my child wear headphones?

The use of any devices with headphones, earbuds or bone conduction devices are not prohibited while completing the run.

Can my child wear fancy dress?

Fancy dress is not permitted whilst completing the Junior Run, we’d encourage runners to wear your commemorative Run Norwich Junior t-shirt where possible.

Is this event a race? Will there be results?

No, this event is a just for fun and therefore will not be timed. Everyone will receive a finisher’s medal, and there will be no prizes for the first finisher.

Will the roads be closed? Is the route sign posted?

Yes – the run takes place on part of the Run Norwich 10km course, so road closures will remain the same. The route will be sign posted.

Is there a baggage drop-off for Junior Run entrants?

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a baggage drop-off for entrants.

Will my child still be able to take part if they haven’t reached their fundraising target?

Our fundraising team are on hand to offer you support and guidance. If you are struggling to hit the target, please contact them to discuss.

My child is disabled/in a wheelchair – can they still take part?

Please contact the event team at [email protected] to discuss this option further.

Is there a cut off time for completing the run? What if they can’t finish it in time?

Yes, due to the main 10K race that follows the Junior Run, anyone not in a position of completing the course within the 15-minute time, may be withdrawn from the course. Participants who cannot complete the course in the given time frame will be collected from the course by our team of volunteers and escorted to the Race Village.

My child is 10 years old (or older) but wants me to accompany them. Can I run with them?

We have a limited total capacity, which includes both children and accompanying adult runners. Therefore, we encourage runners aged 10 and over to run unaccompanied whenever possible. This helps more children to participate and enjoy the Run Norwich Junior experience.

However, in special circumstances, such as if your child has additional needs, health conditions, or impairments, we do permit adults to run with their children aged 10 and over. Please contact us directly at [email protected] to make arrangements.

I have entered as an accompanying adult. How many children can I be responsible for?

Accompanying parents can be responsible for a maximum of two children running the course.

Can my child’s older sibling be their support runner?

Yes – as long as they are 18 or over.

I am running as an accompanying adult. What entry benefits will I receive?

You’ll receive everything your child does – a medal, souvenir bag, and more to be added. Keep your eyes peeled!

Why is there a fundraising target for entries?

The price of the entry alone is not enough to cover the cost of organising a large-scale event, therefore we rely on your fundraising to support the Foundation’s work.

When do I get my Run Norwich Junior t-shirt?

To unlock your Run Norwich Junior t-shirt you will need to have raised £100. If you have reached this target when you come to collect your race pack at the Expo event we will give you a t-shirt. If you have not quite reached the £100 target, don’t fear. Once you do, we can post a t-shirt to you!

How do I show evidence of my fundraising?

Upon collection of your race pack from the Expo you must show evidence of your fundraising. This can be simply showing us your online JustGiving page from your mobile. If you are fundraising offline, then you will need to bring your sponsorship form with you, and we will take a picture to record this. Failure to produce evidence of your fundraising will result in us not being able to release your race pack and entry into the race, so please don’t forget!

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For any queries or enquiries, contact us at [email protected]

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